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

BeBop Dominant scale jazz improvisation lick/example

DORIAN BEBOP SCALE: 8NOTE JAZZ SCALE

G Dorian BeBop scale

Dorian BeBop scale jazz improvisation example/lick

Major and Melodic Minor Bebop Scales

Major Bebop scale

C Major BeBop scale jazz improvisation example/lick

Minor Bebop scale

Minor BeBop scale jazz improvisation example/lick