# Scales For Bass Guitar — Talkingbass

> Bass guitar scale visualization and learning tool with audio playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Leafcutter Studios Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scales-for-bass-guitar/id1509697613 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leafcutter Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391348774)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.58/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 65 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scales-for-bass-guitar/id1509697613/reviews.md

## What is Scales For Bass Guitar?

Learn to play any scale over the complete fretboard using this comprehensive bass guitar app. 

The exclusive Talkingbass Scale Generator has been developed to provide a simple method for visualising any scale in all positions of the fretboard.

Simply specify the root note and the scale in the selection menu and choose from a variety of different positions/fingerings and the generator will display the scale on a graphical fretboard and tab/sheet music.  Press play and you'll hear the scale played along with a click at the specified tempo.  

Talkingbass Scales For Bass Guitar is the ultimate tool for learning scales over the entire fretboard.


Features Include:

- Huge database of scales including Major, All Minors, Pentatonics, Major & Minor Modes, multiple exotic/synthetic scales
- Basic and Alternative one octave shapes or Complete Fingering Patterns across the fretboard in any position.
- Note Label Selection: Switch between notes, intervals and fingering for any scale
- Switch between Fretboard and Tab/Sheet Music views
- Tempo Select: 40 to 180bpm and choose between quarter and eight notes
- Quick Root Select: Quickly switch root notes for any selected scale
- Scale Info: Details of scale construction, history and application

## Key features

- Scale generator for any root note and scale
- Graphical fretboard and tab/sheet music display
- Audio playback with adjustable tempo
- Extensive database of scales
- Note, interval, and fingering labeling
- Scale construction and history details

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scales-for-bass-guitar/id1509697613/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Minor scales incorrect

*2024-06-27*

On my app, for example, Bm scale doesn’t contain a C#. Am I missing something?

Nice app otherwise.

### 5/5 — awesome app but 5 string would be amazing!!!

*2024-03-03*

i love this app it is very informative and i love Talkingbass. i think one thing to make this app perfect would be a 5 string bass option! just an idea

### 5/5 — A great app

*2022-08-05*

This is a great app which I use all the time. It would be even better if it had the option to select all the notes in a scale across at least the first 12 frets - so you could visualise all the notes in one view. Great app though. Five stars.

**Developer response:** v1.20 has just been released which adds a left handed option in the new settings page.  Let us know if it does what you want.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money like me

*2022-08-01, version 1.20*

Scales are not in all frets, they need to put scales complete in all mástil like other apps does (scales pro app)

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2021-03-08*

Brilliant tool for learning and practicing your scales and all of the various modes. Even has the music theory for each of them. As a lefty it would be nice if you could flip the display so I don’t have to reverse it in my head 🙂

UPDATE: So a couple of days later and there’s a new version with support for Lefty’s, totally awesome. 

I continue to be impressed with this app, if you play or are learning bass there really is no reason not to get.

Update 2: still using and enjoying this app. Would like the ability to adjust the volume mix levels for the click and the scale when it plays through the scale. So I can adjust it to just have the scale sound so I can learn what a particular scale sounds like or move it to more click for practicing with. 
Thanks.

**Developer response:** v1.20 has just been released which adds a left handed option - if you have any more ideas or feedback then please let us know.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2021-01-11*

I own a near identical version of this app from the same developer that now just crashes. Came to App Store to check if there are updates in the works and it no longer shows up, but I can buy this one for £2.99. 
Don’t buy, if this version stops working down the line are they going to try and sell it me again? Probably better off looking online for a scale book instead, at least that will work for years to come. Bought this purely to leave a review and hopefully save someone else a bit of money.

### 3/5 — Place for improvement

*2020-11-12*

Would be great to have the scale on the 4 strings with the same hand position. 

Also need to have the selected scale on all the fret board with the 5 different hand positions and not only from the root note.

### 5/5 — Very cool!

*2020-11-11, version 1.20*

App is fun, informative and works well. Mark is a great teacher. Love the website, videos and lessons.

### 5/5 — Metronome and Silent mode

*2020-11-11*

The app is great! Lots of variation to choose from. I would love 3 improvements. 1) silent mode with only visual queues when to play the next note 2) Metronome mode, the same as silent Mode but with a click. 3) Unrelated to the above, a way to remove or change the delay between loops (eg no delay)

### 4/5 — Its faily basic

*2020-11-08*

You have access to all scales and are shown how to play them in various positions.

Considering that Mark is one of the best web bass teachers on the planet i was expecting some kind of deeper learning tool, posibly instersparsed with cuts from his execellent videos, or some form of interactive learning system that listens tonwhat you play and teaches you more about how to use scales.

Still a solid 4 stars.

## Frequently asked questions about Scales For Bass Guitar

### What scales can I learn with Scales For Bass Guitar?

Scales For Bass Guitar features a huge database including Major, All Minors, Pentatonics, Major & Minor Modes, and multiple exotic/synthetic scales. You can learn any scale over the complete fretboard.

### How does Scales For Bass Guitar help me practice?

The app allows you to visualize scales on a graphical fretboard and tab/sheet music. You can also press play to hear the scale played along with a click at a specified tempo, ranging from 40 to 180bpm.

### What information is available about each scale?

For each selected scale, you can view details of its construction, history, and application. This provides a deeper understanding beyond just fingerings.

### Can I customize the display of notes on the fretboard?

Yes, Scales For Bass Guitar offers Note Label Selection, allowing you to switch between viewing notes, intervals, and fingering for any scale. You can also choose between basic one-octave shapes or complete fingering patterns.

### What devices is Scales For Bass Guitar compatible with?

Scales For Bass Guitar is available for iPhone and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Scales For Bass Guitar updated?

The app was last updated on November 10, 2020, with version 1.20. It was initially released on November 3, 2020.

### What is the price of Scales For Bass Guitar?

Scales For Bass Guitar is a paid app, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does Scales For Bass Guitar have ads?

No, Scales For Bass Guitar does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.20 — 2020-11-10

We've added in a left-handed fretboard option and added a settings page.  We've also updated the Jazz Melodic Minor scale patterns.

### 1.00 — 2020-11-03

No release notes.

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