A Bebop Dominant
Mixolydian with the added chromatic passing tone between ♭7 and root. The bebop blueprint over V7 chords.
Playback sounds a major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
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What notes are in the A Bebop Dominant scale?
The A Bebop Dominant scale uses the notes A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, G♯ (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 A to get the A Bebop Dominant scale.
What chords work over A 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 A Bebop Dominant on Tenor Horn?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
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.