Bebop Major Scale
The bebop major scale is the major scale with an added raised fifth, giving eight notes. Like the other bebop scales, the added passing tone keeps chord tones on the beat so that long running lines stay locked to the harmony.
Bebop Major scale formula
- Formel
- W–W–H–W–H–H–W–H
Bebop Major scale in every key
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What is the Bebop Major scale?
The bebop major scale is the major scale with an added raised fifth, giving eight notes. Like the other bebop scales, the added passing tone keeps chord tones on the beat so that long running lines stay locked to the harmony.
What is the formula for the Bebop Major scale?
The Bebop Major scale follows the step pattern W–W–H–W–H–H–W–H, where H is a half step and W is a whole step.
