A Dominant Bebop Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | A | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | B | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | C♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | D | P4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | E | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | F♯ | M6 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | G | m7 |
| 7 | Major 7th | G♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | A | P8 |
Reading the A spelling
On paper the A spelling costs 3 sharps (C♯, F♯, and G♯); the remaining 5 tones sit on natural letters. Its added chromatic passing tone falls on G♯ in this key.
A Dominant Bebop Scale : Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the A Dominant Bebop Scale on piano?
The A Dominant Bebop Scale uses the notes A – B – C♯ – D – E – F♯ – G – G♯ – A. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the A Dominant Bebop Scale?
The A Dominant Bebop Scale contains eight notes: A – B – C# – D – E – F# – G – G#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does A Dominant Bebop have?
The A Dominant Bebop Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: C♯, F♯, G♯.
What does the A Dominant Bebop Scale sound like?
The A Dominant Bebop Scale has a distinctive sound shaped by its specific interval pattern. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.