The C♯ Dominant Bebop scale contains eight notes: C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B, and B♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-H-W-W-H-H-H.
C♯ Dominant Bebop Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | C♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | D♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | E♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | F♯ | P4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | G♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | A♯ | M6 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | B | m7 |
| 7 | Major 7th | B♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | C♯ | P8 |
Key Signature
The C♯ 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
C♯D♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯
C♯ Dominant Bebop Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the C♯ Dominant Bebop Scale on piano?
The C♯ Dominant Bebop Scale uses the notes C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B – B♯ – C♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the C# Dominant Bebop Scale?
The C# Dominant Bebop Scale contains eight notes: C# – D# – E# – F# – G# – A# – B – B#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does C# Dominant Bebop have?
The C# 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♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, B♯.
What does the C# Dominant Bebop Scale sound like?
The C# 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.