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