Uploaded January 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Chill Groove Using the Two Octave Major Scale
Following up on last week's bass lesson on my two octave scale framework, in this lesson we'll be using what we've learned to play some music in the two octave range.
This two bar groove uses the two octave C major scale. In the first bar and a half, we play a repeated figure, and in the last two beats we have time to experiment with playing fills in the two octave range. This is where your practice of the two octave scale will really pay off. The more time you spend with it, the easier it is to keep your mental place in the scale and always know where you are in relation to your root note.
If this lesson is really challenging for you, it just means that you can benefit from more time spent practicing your two octave scales (assuming you're already comfortable in one octave). You can come back to this lesson again after more practice and see the difference in your comfort level (This is a nice way to mark your progress over time, which is really encouraging).
I cover two octave scales in major detail in my new ebook which is out now!!! Electric Bass Scales And Arpeggios is over 160 pages, packed full of my best knowledge on scales, modes, arpeggios, finding notes on the neck, improv, ear training, chords, and more. Check it out here: joshfossgreen.com/books
BECOME A PATRON: patreon.com/joshfossgreen
FREE PDF FOR THIS LESSON: joshfossgreen.com/chill-groove-two-octave-major-scale
Chill Groove Using the Two Octave Major Scale
Following up on last week's bass lesson on my two octave scale framework, in this lesson we'll be using what we've learned to play some music in the two octave range.
This two bar groove uses the two octave C major scale. In the first bar and a half, we play a repeated figure, and in the last two beats we have time to experiment with playing fills in the two octave range. This is where your practice of the two octave scale will really pay off. The more time you spend with it, the easier it is to keep your mental place in the scale and always know where you are in relation to your root note.
If this lesson is really challenging for you, it just means that you can benefit from more time spent practicing your two octave scales (assuming you're already comfortable in one octave). You can come back to this lesson again after more practice and see the difference in your comfort level (This is a nice way to mark your progress over time, which is really encouraging).
I cover two octave scales in major detail in my new ebook which is out now!!! Electric Bass Scales And Arpeggios is over 160 pages, packed full of my best knowledge on scales, modes, arpeggios, finding notes on the neck, improv, ear training, chords, and more. Check it out here: joshfossgreen.com/books
