Ab Bebop Major
Ab Bebop Major
Bebop major
Advanced
Root: Ab
8 notes
Bebop major - major scale with added #5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Ab
RootBb
Major 2ndC
Major 3rdDb
Perfect 4thEb
Perfect 5thE
Augmented 5thF
Major 6thG
Major 7thInterval Details
Ab
Root
Bb
Major 2nd
C
Major 3rd
Db
Perfect 4th
Eb
Perfect 5th
E
Augmented 5th
F
Major 6th
G
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 5A - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Complex, sophisticated
Emotion
Sophisticated, creative
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, R&B
Practice Tips
Use over maj7 chords in jazz. The added note helps maintain the rhythm.
Alternate Names
Bebop Ionian
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Bebop
Tags
bebop
major
jazz
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
Ab
Scale Type
bebop major
Note Count
8
Accidentals
4♭
Difficulty
Advanced