B Bebop Major
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B Bebop Major Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Bebop Major scale is a classic swing tool that introduces a chromatic link between the fifth and sixth degrees. On Ukulele, its notes are B, C#, D#, E, F#, G, G#, A#. It is essential for creating the flowing, endless melodic lines characteristic of the traditional bebop era. Commonly used in Jazz, Swing, Bebop. Notable players include Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell. Use over Maj7, Maj6 chords. Essential for the smooth, flowing lines of traditional swing and bebop over major harmony.
Notes: B, C#, D#, E, F#, G, G#, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4P, 5P, 5A, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 #6 7 8
Formula: W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H
Number of notes: 8
Musical Character
Adds a chromatic link between the 5th and 6th degrees of the major scale, creating the flowing, endless melodic lines that define the swing era.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Jazz, Swing, Bebop
Notable players: Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell
How to Use the B Bebop Major Scale
Use over Maj7, Maj6 chords. Essential for the smooth, flowing lines of traditional swing and bebop over major harmony.
Origin & Background
A swing-era innovation for creating uninterrupted melodic lines over major chords.
Related Scales
Bebop Major is the Major scale with added #5 chromatic passing tone. View B Major scale
Chord Progressions Using This Scale
- I – vi – IV – V (50s Doo-Wop)Pop / Rock — Nostalgia
The B Bebop Major scale contains 8 notes (B, C#, D#, E, F#, G, G#, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.