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A bebop major scale
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A bebop major scale — chords and intervals
The A bebop major scale is a classic swing tool that introduces a chromatic link between the fifth and sixth degrees. On guitar, its notes are A, B, C#, D, E, F, F#, G#. It is essential for creating the flowing, endless melodic lines characteristic of the traditional bebop era. The diatonic chords of A bebop major are A major, B diminished, C# unknown, D diminished, E unknown, F diminished, F# minor, G# diminished.
The A bebop major scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 ♯5 6 7.
Intervals: W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H.
Diatonic chords: A major, B diminished, C# unknown, D diminished, E unknown, F diminished, F# minor, G# diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the A bebop major scale on guitar.