B Bebop
B · C♯ · D♯ · E · F♯ · G♯ · A · A♯
The dominant bebop scale is B Mixolydian with an extra major seventh added as a chromatic passing note, making eight notes in total. That extra note is what keeps the chord tones landing on strong beats when you run the scale in eighths — the whole point of B Bebop. Core jazz vocabulary, and best learned by playing it over a dominant seventh chord.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where B Bebop has been identified to match well with the track.
This scale introduces chromatic passing tones, perfect for complex and intricate jazz-blues solos.
Can add chromatic flair and jazzy feel, suitable for improvising over faster chord changes and dominant chords.
Useful for swing lines over B maj7 to add complexity and interest.
Adds chromaticism, enhancing solos over the dominant 7th chords in the track to create tension and resolve.
Enriches solos with additional chromaticism, suitable for more advanced interpretations and improvisational flair.
The bebop scale offers added chromaticism and helps navigate changes with jazz flair.
Perfect for adding chromatic interest and filling in the gaps during faster passages in this upbeat track.
Using the Bebop scale introduces chromaticism, allowing advanced players to explore extended phrases and maintain the driving rhythm amidst the groove.
Utilizing the B Bebop scale can accentuate passing tones and chromaticism in your lines, especially over the dominant B7 chord.
The Bebop scale provides a smooth bridge across chord changes, improving the flow and sophistication of your solos.