Ab Bebop
Ab Bebop
Bebop
Advanced
Root: Ab
8 notes
Bebop scale - adds chromatic passing tone so chord tones fall on strong beats
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Ab
RootBb
Major 2ndC
Major 3rdDb
Perfect 4thEb
Perfect 5thF
Major 6thGb
Minor 7thG
Major 7thInterval Details
Ab
Root
Bb
Major 2nd
C
Major 3rd
Db
Perfect 4th
Eb
Perfect 5th
F
Major 6th
Gb
Minor 7th
G
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7m - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Complex, sophisticated
Emotion
Sophisticated, creative
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, R&B
Practice Tips
Start from a chord tone and play 8 notes to return to a chord tone.
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Bebop
Tags
bebop
jazz
chromatic
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
Ab
Scale Type
bebop
Note Count
8
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Advanced