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C♯ Bebop Major

Major with the added chromatic passing tone between 5 and 6. Bebop vocabulary over maj7 chords.

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Tempo120 bpm

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

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

The C♯ Bebop Major scale uses the notes C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A, A♯, B♯ (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 C♯ to get the C♯ Bebop Major scale.

What chords work over C♯ 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 C♯ Bebop Major on Cello?

On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.

When would I use the Bebop Major scale?

Major with the added chromatic passing tone between 5 and 6. Bebop vocabulary over maj7 chords.