Bebop Major Scale

The bebop major scale adds a chromatic passing tone (♯5) between the 5th and 6th degrees of the major scale. This creates an 8-note scale that aligns chord tones on strong beats.

Formula: W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H   C Bebop Major Scale: C – D – E – F – G – G# – A – B

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C Bebop Major Scale G Bebop Major Scale D Bebop Major Scale A Bebop Major Scale E Bebop Major Scale B Bebop Major Scale F# Bebop Major Scale F Bebop Major Scale Bb Bebop Major Scale Eb Bebop Major Scale Ab Bebop Major Scale Db Bebop Major Scale

Related Scales

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Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic W C
2 Supertonic W D
3 Mediant H E
4 Subdominant W F
5 Dominant H G
♯5 Chromatic H G#
6 Submediant W A
7 Leading Tone H B