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G♯ Bebop Dominant

Mixolydian with the added chromatic passing tone between ♭7 and root. The bebop blueprint over V7 chords.

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave + major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title G♯ Bebop Dominant Verovio
Keyboard
F𝄪B♯E♯F𝄪B♯E♯F𝄪B♯E♯F𝄪G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯
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Questions
What notes are in the G♯ Bebop Dominant scale?

The G♯ Bebop Dominant scale uses the notes G♯, A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, F𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Bebop Dominant scale formula?

The Bebop Dominant scale follows the interval pattern W W H W W H H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on G♯ to get the G♯ Bebop Dominant scale.

What chords work over G♯ Bebop Dominant?

Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.

How do I finger G♯ Bebop Dominant on Bass Clarinet?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Bebop Dominant scale?

Mixolydian with the added chromatic passing tone between ♭7 and root. The bebop blueprint over V7 chords.