Bass Exercises: One Octave Chromatic Scale

One Octave Chromatic Scale Exercises

Bass Exercise #1: E Chromatic Scale

The chromatic scale is every note one after another. You can practice the E chromatic scale using open strings and the first 4 frets. Go as slowly as you need to. Example is 8th notes at 40bpm.

Bass Exercise #2: G Chromatic Scale

This is a chromatic scale with no open strings. Shift with your first finger to the 2nd fret, then right back with your first finger to the 3rd fret. Shift smoothly.