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A bebop minor Scale — Guitar Fretboard Visualization

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E4
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
B3
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
G3
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
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E
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
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B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
E2
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
C♯
D
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A bebop minor

The Bebop Minor scale adds a chromatic passing note to the Minor scale, giving it a classic bebop jazz feel.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

A

I

B

II

C

bIII

C♯

III

D

IV

E

V

F♯

VI

G

bVII

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Bebop Minor scale is a variation of the Dorian scale with an added major 7th, creating a smooth chromatic passage for jazz improvisation. Use it in bebop and swing contexts.
  • Focus on the major 7th (VII) and flat 7th (bVII) intervals to create fluid, fast bebop lines, resolving to the root for harmonic closure.
  • Use the Bebop Minor scale over minor ii-V-I progressions, where the chromaticism between the 7ths adds harmonic richness to your solos.
  • Practice incorporating the Bebop Minor scale in fast, syncopated runs to enhance your jazz phrasing, typical in bebop style.
  • Blend this scale with the natural minor and Dorian scales for more variety in your improvisation, adding chromatic passing tones to connect chord tones.

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