The D Dominant Bebop scale contains eight notes: D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C, and C♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-H-W-W-H-H-H.
D Dominant Bebop Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | D | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | E | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | F♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | G | P4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | A | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | B | M6 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | C | m7 |
| 7 | Major 7th | C♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | D | P8 |
Key Signature
The D Dominant Bebop Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
F♯C♯
D Dominant Bebop Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the D Dominant Bebop Scale on piano?
The D Dominant Bebop Scale uses the notes D – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C – C♯ – D. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the D Dominant Bebop Scale?
The D Dominant Bebop Scale contains eight notes: D – E – F# – G – A – B – C – C#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does D Dominant Bebop have?
The D 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: F♯, C♯.
What does the D Dominant Bebop Scale sound like?
The D 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.