B Bebop Minor

B · C♯ · D · D♯ · E · F♯ · G♯ · A
B Bebop Minor is a Dorian scale with a chromatic major third added between the minor third and the fourth, making eight notes. As with all bebop scales, that extra note is what keeps chord tones falling on strong beats in a running eighth-note line. Standard vocabulary over minor seventh chords in jazz.
Left-handed
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Practice this Scale

Play-alongs where B Bebop Minor has been identified to match well with the track.

For advanced players, utilizing the bebop minor scale can add a jazzy twist to your improvisations, weaving complex melodic ideas.
Ideal for adding chromaticism and swing, helping to craft intricate jazz solos.
Capture classic jazz vibes with chromaticism by using the bebop minor scale over changes, adding swing to your solos.
This scale is ideal for adding chromatic spice to solos, allowing for smoother resolutions and a jazz-inspired feel over the progression.