Learn Scales Using The Circle of Fifths | Upright Bass Lessons

[@bustabass9025]

Because the bass is tuned in fourths, I found it easier to go counter clockwise when learning the Circle. By adding the flats first the ear becomes trained to hearing the fourth degree which corresponds a little easier with the geography of the fingerboard and in the case of the electric bass, the fretboard.

[@PAFMCo]

That’s a great idea. I would say figure out which way is easier for you to learn then practice it both ways, because you will probably see it both ways

[@bustabass9025]

@@PAFMCo Good point, thx!

[@koumyoriku9684]

You spoke very well and easy to understand, and I look forward to your next update.

[@PAFMCo]

Thank you!

[@bensonlyu9827]

cool instrument!!!

[@bensonlyu9827]

i want to start learning double bass but there are lack of tutorials on internet... thank you Patrick!

[@PAFMCo]

Great! Glad it is helping you!

[@jasonmaas-baldwin7772]

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[@saintanthony7718]

Just curious not trying to be a wise guy but when did cycle of fifths, become circle of fifths

[@PAFMCo]

At least to my knowledge have become somewhat interchangeable. Often times, when talking about cycling through keys in 5ths, it is presented as a visual circle, so hence the name. Not sure when that started