The F♯ Minor Bebop scale contains eight notes: F♯, G♯, A, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, and E. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-H-H-W-W-H-W.
F♯ Minor Bebop Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | G♯ | M2 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | A | m3 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | A♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | B | P4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | C♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | D♯ | M6 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | E | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | F♯ | P8 |
Key Signature
The F♯ 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♯A♯C♯D♯
F♯ Minor Bebop Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the F♯ Minor Bebop Scale on piano?
The F♯ Minor Bebop Scale uses the notes F♯ – G♯ – A – A♯ – B – C♯ – D♯ – E – F♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the F# Minor Bebop Scale?
The F# Minor Bebop Scale contains eight notes: F# – G# – A – A# – B – C# – D# – E. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does F# Minor Bebop have?
The F# Minor Bebop Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, A Major — 3 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: A♯, D♯.
What is the relative major of F# Minor Bebop?
The relative major of F# Minor Bebop is A 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 F# Minor Bebop?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of F# Minor Bebop are: i – F# Minor, ii° – G# Diminished, III – A Major, iv – B Minor, v – C# Minor, VI – D Major, VII – E Major. A classic progression in F# Minor Bebop is i – VI – iv – v (F# Minor → D Major → B Minor → C# Minor).
What is the parallel major of F# Minor Bebop?
The parallel major of F# Minor Bebop is F# 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 F# Minor Bebop Scale sound like?
The F# 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.