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Bass Chord Finder

Tap notes on a 4, 5 or 6-string bass neck and ScaleSpace names what they make. Bass players mostly play two or three notes at a time, so the finder names the interval first, then the chord, then the chords one more note would make. Free, no sign-up, no ads.

Double and triple stops

A root and a 10th, the 7th and 10th of a dominant chord, or a root, 7th and 10th triple stop are how bass players play chords without mud. Tap them and the finder names the chord they imply, with the 5th left out as it usually is.

Scales for the line

Under the chord, the finder lists every scale that contains your notes, so you can see which notes to use when the bass line moves on. Choosing one draws it on your bass, in your tuning.

Questions

What chord is C E?

C and E, with C lowest, make C (C major). C and E are the root and 3rd of C. The 5th (G) is left out, which keeps the name.

What chord is C Bb E?

C, B flat and E, with C lowest, make C7 (C dominant seventh). C, E and Bb are the root, 3rd and flat 7th of C7. The 5th (G) is left out, which keeps the name.

Can you play chords on bass guitar?

Yes, usually two or three notes spread apart: root and 5th, root and 10th, or root, 7th and 10th. Close guitar-style chords sound muddy that low, so bass players leave notes out and spread the rest.