Bb Bebop Major
Bb Bebop Major
Bebop major
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Root: Bb
8 notes
Bebop major - major scale with added #5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Bb
RootC
Major 2ndD
Major 3rdEb
Perfect 4thF
Perfect 5thF#
Augmented 5thG
Major 6thA
Major 7thInterval Details
Bb
Root
C
Major 2nd
D
Major 3rd
Eb
Perfect 4th
F
Perfect 5th
F#
Augmented 5th
G
Major 6th
A
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
Bb
Scale Type
bebop major
Note Count
8
Accidentals
1♯
2♭
Difficulty
Advanced