B Bebop Major Guitar Scale

B Bebop Major in Drop D — 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 Guitar, 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

Tuning: Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

• B Bebop Major in Standard Tuning
• B Bebop Major in DADGAD
• B Bebop Major in Open G
• B Bebop Major in Baritone (B Standard)
• B Bebop Major in 7-string
• B Bebop Major in 8-string
• B Bebop Major in Drop C
• B Bebop Major in Drop B
• B Bebop Major in Open D
• B Bebop Major in Half Step Down
• B Bebop Major in Open E
• B Bebop Major in Open A
• B Bebop Major in Double Drop D
• B Bebop Major in Open C

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