A♭ Major
The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality.
Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
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What notes are in the A♭ Major scale?
The A♭ Major scale uses the notes A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What chords work over A♭ Major?
The diatonic chords of A♭ major: A♭ major, ii minor, iii minor, IV major, V major (or V7), vi minor, vii°. Strong cadences use IV→V→I.
How do I finger A♭ Major on Double Bass?
On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.
When would I use the Major scale?
The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality.