Bebop Dominant Scale
The bebop dominant scale is Mixolydian with an added major seventh, giving eight notes. The extra note means chord tones land on the strong beats when the scale is played in straight eighths, which is exactly what the bebop line depends on.
Bebop Dominant scale formula
- Formula
- W–W–H–W–W–H–H–H
Bebop Dominant scale in every key
Other scale types
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bebop Dominant scale?
The bebop dominant scale is Mixolydian with an added major seventh, giving eight notes. The extra note means chord tones land on the strong beats when the scale is played in straight eighths, which is exactly what the bebop line depends on.
What is the formula for the Bebop Dominant scale?
The Bebop Dominant scale follows the step pattern W–W–H–W–W–H–H–H, where H is a half step and W is a whole step.
