The E Minor Bebop scale contains eight notes: E, F♯, G, G♯, A, B, C♯, and D. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-H-H-W-W-H-W.
E Minor Bebop Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | E | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | F♯ | M2 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | G | m3 |
| 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 |
| 8 | Octave | E | P8 |
Key Signature
The E Minor 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♯
E Minor Bebop Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the E Minor Bebop Scale on piano?
The E Minor Bebop Scale uses the notes E – F♯ – G – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D – E. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the E Minor Bebop Scale?
The E Minor Bebop Scale contains eight notes: E – F# – G – G# – A – B – C# – D. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does E Minor Bebop have?
The E Minor Bebop Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, G Major — 1 sharp: F♯. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: G♯, C♯.
What is the relative major of E Minor Bebop?
The relative major of E Minor Bebop is G Major. Both scales share the same key signature and the same seven notes — the difference is which note feels like "home." Switching between a minor key and its relative major is one of the most common ways composers shift mood without changing the underlying notes.
What chords are in the key of E Minor Bebop?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of E Minor Bebop are: i – E Minor, ii° – F# Diminished, III – G Major, iv – A Minor, v – B Minor, VI – C Major, VII – D Major. A classic progression in E Minor Bebop is i – VI – iv – v (E Minor → C Major → A Minor → B Minor).
What is the parallel major of E Minor Bebop?
The parallel major of E Minor Bebop is E Major. "Parallel" means same root note, opposite mode — the two scales differ by three notes (the third, sixth, and seventh are lowered in minor). Borrowing chords from the parallel key is a popular way to add color to a progression.
What does the E Minor Bebop Scale sound like?
The E Minor 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.