Bb Bebop
Bb Bebop
Bebop
Advanced
Root: Bb
8 notes
Bebop scale - adds chromatic passing tone so chord tones fall on strong beats
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Bb
RootC
Major 2ndD
Major 3rdEb
Perfect 4thF
Perfect 5thG
Major 6thAb
Minor 7thA
Major 7thInterval Details
Bb
Root
C
Major 2nd
D
Major 3rd
Eb
Perfect 4th
F
Perfect 5th
G
Major 6th
Ab
Minor 7th
A
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
Bb
Scale Type
bebop
Note Count
8
Accidentals
3♭
Difficulty
Advanced