B♭ Bebop Major
Major with the added chromatic passing tone between 5 and 6. Bebop vocabulary over maj7 chords.
Playback sounds an octave + major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the B♭ Bebop Major scale?
The B♭ Bebop Major scale uses the notes B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G♭, G, A (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Bebop Major scale formula?
The Bebop Major scale follows the interval pattern W W H W H H W H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on B♭ to get the B♭ Bebop Major scale.
What chords work over B♭ Bebop Major?
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 B♭ Bebop Major 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 Major scale?
Major with the added chromatic passing tone between 5 and 6. Bebop vocabulary over maj7 chords.