C Bebop Major
C · D · E · F · G · G♯ · A · B
The major bebop scale adds a raised fifth as a chromatic passing note to the major scale, so C Bebop Major has eight notes and lands its chord tones on the beat when played in eighths. It's the go-to bebop scale over major sixth and major seventh chords. Practise it strictly in time — the rhythm is the whole point.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where C Bebop Major has been identified to match well with the track.
Embellishes the scale with passing tones creating rich, rhythmic ideas suitable for jazz idioms.
Adding chromaticism with the bebop major scale can enhance your soloing with a jazzy flair, fitting the track's smooth vibe.
The bebop scale introduces chromatic passages ideal for the major sections of the progression.