A Bebop Major
Major with the added chromatic passing tone between 5 and 6. Bebop vocabulary over maj7 chords.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the A Bebop Major scale?
The A Bebop Major scale uses the notes A, B, C♯, D, E, F, F♯, G♯ (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 A to get the A Bebop Major scale.
What chords work over A 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 A Bebop Major on Viola?
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.