The Pattern System
for the Bass Player Cheat Sheet

All the Pattern System
shapes and tools at-a-glance

The ultimate Bass Fretboard Cheatsheet

As you travel down the path of the Pattern System you will encounter several key elements contained in this system – shapes, patterns, mnemonics, sequences, and the Area Matrix. 

Wouldn’t it be great to have all these great reference items all in one easy-to-find place?


We thought so, too. So we created this beautifully arranged wallchart which puts all of these elements in front of you in one single resource guaranteed to fortify your Pattern Practice. Sized 24 by 35 inches, it is larger than our Theory wallchart (but makes a perfect compliment!) It is printed on durable cardstock and ships in a large roll.

The Pattern System Wallchart AKA
Fretboard Cheat Sheet

It keeps the most important patterns fresh in your mind. It gives you an overview of all the most important shapes as well as all the practice tools discussed in the book. 

Hang this handy wall chart in your practice room and keep the basics top of mind. 

The Pattern System Wall Chart is…

What exactly is on the Pattern Cheat Sheet?

  • All scalar patterns in all keys in all areas (including the Open Area)
  • Pentatonic shapes in G major and E minor 
  • Diatonic triad shapes in major/minor and diminished
  • The Area Matrix
  • All Practice Sequences (Cycles of all intervals as well as the diatonic cycle)

Pattern Wallchart Reviews on Amazon

Practicing in San Diego… also spying the music theory book and an open Practice Group!

Michigan Jazz Cats, ready to practice Theory & Patterns!

Michelle’s Theory chart, but she has a practical tip: If you don’t have a place to hang your wall chart on a wall, it works great to pop it into a frame and simply put it on a music stand!

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