THE "DEFINITIVE" BASS GUITAR FRETBOARD CHART

Open Strings

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G G#/Ab A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F

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D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab A A#/Bb B C

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A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G

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E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D

4 POSSIBLE LOCATIONS

3 POSSIBLE LOCATIONS

2 POSSIBLE LOCATIONS

1 POSSIBLE LOCATION

This chart of a four string, 22 fret bass guitar fretboard is color-coded to help the bassist memorize the fretboard by locating identically pitched notes. Important: Memorizing the notes on the fretboard is a must! Summary: Take your time, study everything carefully, and play your bass!