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G𝄫 Bebop Dominant

Mixolydian with the added chromatic passing tone between ♭7 and root. The bebop blueprint over V7 chords.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 5 title G𝄫 Bebop Dominant
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Tempo120 bpm

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FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
G𝄫1234partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — G𝄫 sounds partial 2
partial 1 — F0 (+0¢)1partial 2 — F1 (+0¢)2partial 3 — C2 (+2¢)3partial 4 — F2 (+0¢)4partial 5 — A2 (-14¢)5partial 6 — C3 (+2¢)6partial 7 — D♯3 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — F3 (+0¢)8partial 9 — G3 (+4¢)9partial 10 — A3 (-14¢)10partial 11 — B3 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — C4 (+2¢)12
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Questions
What notes are in the G𝄫 Bebop Dominant scale?

The G𝄫 Bebop Dominant scale uses the notes G𝄫, A𝄫, B𝄫, C𝄫, D𝄫, E𝄫, F𝄫, F♭ (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 G𝄫 to get the G𝄫 Bebop Dominant scale.

What chords work over G𝄫 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 G𝄫 Bebop Dominant on Tuba?

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.