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F♯ 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 F♯ Bebop Major Verovio
Keyboard
E♯BDE♯BDE♯BDE♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯
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Questions
What notes are in the F♯ Bebop Major scale?

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

What chords work over F♯ 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 F♯ Bebop Major on Flute?

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.