BeBop Scales: 8 note jazz scales

What are bebop scales?

Bebop scales are Major, Dorian, Mixolydian and Melodic Minor scales with an added “Chromatic” passing note making them 8 note scales.

In the example below you will see how the added chromatic passing tone makes the scale logical.

1 3 5 7th notes of the chord [C E G B flat] are all “On” the beat whereas the “non chord tones” D F A B natural are played “Off” the beat.

The BEBOP Dominant Scale

BeBop Dominant Scale

Dominant Be Bop Scale

BeBop Dominant scale jazz improvisation lick/example

Dominant Be Bop Scale example

DORIAN BEBOP SCALE: 8NOTE JAZZ SCALE

G Dorian BeBop scale

Dorian Bebop scale

Dorian BeBop scale jazz improvisation example/lick

G Dorian Bebop scale for jazz

Major and Melodic Minor Bebop Scales

Major Bebop scale

MAJOR BE BOP JAZZ SCALE

C Major BeBop scale jazz improvisation example/lick

major be bop jazz scale example

Minor Bebop scale

melodic minor bebop scale jazz improvising example

Minor BeBop scale jazz improvisation example/lick

melodic minor bebop scale jazz improvising examples