E Bebop Major
E Bebop Major
Bebop major
Advanced
Root: E
8 notes
Bebop major - major scale with added #5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
E
RootF#
Major 2ndG#
Major 3rdA
Perfect 4thB
Perfect 5thC
Augmented 5thC#
Major 6thD#
Major 7thInterval Details
E
Root
F#
Major 2nd
G#
Major 3rd
A
Perfect 4th
B
Perfect 5th
C
Augmented 5th
C#
Major 6th
D#
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
E
Scale Type
bebop major
Note Count
8
Accidentals
4♯
Difficulty
Advanced