Detail 01
Bass guitar tab
Fingerings shown as fret numbers on four lines. You can use it without reading standard notation.
Product detailSKU #1274034473168
Music SalesGig Bag Book of Bass Scales
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 28-page pocket reference of bass scales in tab, sized to live in a gig bag. For bassists who want fingerings on hand, not a method course.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists memorizing scale shapes across the fretboard
- Quick reference between sets or at rehearsal
- Self-taught players filling gaps in theory knowledge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting graded lessons, exercises, or repertoire
- Bassists who already read standard notation fluently
- Anyone needing audio examples to learn by ear
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
28 pages
Reference density, not a course. Expect scale diagrams packed tight rather than explanation and practice routines.
Detail 03
Gig Bag series format
Sized to slide into a bass gig bag pocket alongside cables, so it travels to rehearsals.
Detail 04
Instrumental reference
No songs or lyrics. Scales and patterns only, organized for lookup rather than front-to-back reading.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No CD, audio, or download access — printed diagrams only
- 02Written for four-string bass; five-string players adapt the shapes
- 03Thin format means it can curl in a bag without a sleeve
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music for this?
No. Everything is in bass tab, so you read fret numbers. Standard notation literacy is not required.
02Does it work for five-string bass?
The patterns are written for four strings. They transfer to a five-string, but the low B is not covered directly.
03Is this a beginner book?
It's a reference, not a method. A total beginner should pair it with a lesson book that teaches technique and rhythm.
04Does it include audio examples?
No. It's a printed reference with tab diagrams. There's no CD or download included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 28 pages
4 detailsOther
- Arrangement
- Bass Guitar Tab
- Format
- Instrumental Reference
- Language
- English
- Media
- Sheet Music
