One of the most common scales you will encounter is the minor scale. It has a moody or sad character, and is used in most music that doesn't convey happy or uplifting feelings. There are several variations of minor scales, including harmonic minor and melodic minor. Here, we will only look at natural minor scale.
The natural minor scale is the same basic pattern of notes as the major scale, only the root of the scale is in a different place in the pattern. Every minor scale has a relative major scale, with the same notes but a different starting place.
This article will help you learn the hand positions you use to play any minor scale. You should review bass scales and hand positions first if you are not familiar with them.