B Bebop Dominant
Mixolydian with the added chromatic passing tone between ♭7 and root. The bebop blueprint over V7 chords.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the B Bebop Dominant scale?
The B Bebop Dominant scale uses the notes B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, A♯ (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 B to get the B Bebop Dominant scale.
What chords work over B 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 B Bebop Dominant on Trombone (tenor clef)?
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.