A Bebop

A Bebop

bebop

Advanced

Root: A

8 notes

Notes in Scale

A

Root

B

Major 2nd

C#

Major 3rd

D

Perfect 4th

E

Perfect 5th

F#

Major 6th

G

Minor 7th

G#

Major 7th

Bebop scale - adds chromatic passing tone so chord tones fall on strong beats

Sound Character

Timbre

Complex, sophisticated

Emotion

Sophisticated, creative

Suitable Genres

Jazz, Fusion, R&B

Quick Reference

Root Note

A

Scale Type

bebop

Note Count

8

Accidentals

3♯

Difficulty

Advanced

Common Music Genres

Jazz

Bebop

Tags

bebop

jazz

chromatic