F# Bebop Dominant scale on piano
jazzy · fluid · linear
About the Bebop Dominant scale
Mixolydian plus a chromatic passing tone between b7 and root: eight notes so your eighth-note lines land chord tones on the beat, the bebop way.
When to use it: Fast lines over dominant 7th chords — the extra note keeps you rhythmically aligned.
Watch out: Slow tempos where the passing tone stops sounding 'in passing'.
Notes
Genres
Diatonic chords — tap any of them
These chords are built using only the notes of this scale — one on each degree. That's why they all sound "at home" together: they're the harmonic family of F# Bebop Dominant.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F# Bebop Dominant scale?
The F# Bebop Dominant scale contains the notes F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E, F. On this page you can see them highlighted on the instrument and hear how the scale sounds.
What does the Bebop Dominant scale sound like?
Every scale has its own color. Bebop Dominant is best experienced by ear — press play above to hear F# Bebop Dominant and watch each note light up.
Which chords can I build from F# Bebop Dominant?
The diatonic chords of F# Bebop Dominant include F#, G#m, A#dim, Fdim. They all share the scale's notes, which is why they sound at home together.