C Bebop
C · D · E · F · G · A · B♭ · B
The dominant bebop scale is C 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 C Bebop. Core jazz vocabulary, and best learned by playing it over a dominant seventh chord.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where C Bebop has been identified to match well with the track.
For more seasoned players wanting to layer in a bebop sound, creating dynamic solos.
Offers chromatic turns that highlight chord tones, allowing for a more expressive blues sound and improvisation.
This scale promotes smooth transitions between chords by incorporating both major and minor scales.
Adds chromaticism and sophistication, fitting neatly over the numerous 7th chords present in the progression.
Adds chromaticism between harmonic tones, enhancing solos with swing-era jazz aesthetics.
Include bebop runs in your solos for an advanced, jazz-infused blues sound, integrating chromatic passing notes for complexity.
Perfect for more bop-influenced phrasing, adding chromatic elements to your blues runs.
The C Bebop scale (with an added major 7th) can make your lines sound more fluid and rhythmic, particularly over the dominant chords.
The bebop scale provides a swing feel and fits perfectly over blues changes.
The C bebop major and minor scales allow for integrating chromaticism in playful ways, offering a twist to traditional phrasing.