C Bebop
C Bebop
Bebop
Advanced
Root: C
8 notes
Bebop scale - adds chromatic passing tone so chord tones fall on strong beats
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C
RootD
Major 2ndE
Major 3rdF
Perfect 4thG
Perfect 5thA
Major 6thBb
Minor 7thB
Major 7thInterval Details
C
Root
D
Major 2nd
E
Major 3rd
F
Perfect 4th
G
Perfect 5th
A
Major 6th
Bb
Minor 7th
B
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
C
Scale Type
bebop
Note Count
8
Accidentals
1♭
Difficulty
Advanced