Scales & Modes
C Bebop Major
Major with an added sharp fifth passing tone.
Formula: W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | C | D | E | F | G | G♯ | A | B |
| Interval | P1 | M2 | M3 | P4 | P5 | m6 | M6 | M7 |
| Label | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | b6 | 6 | 7 |
Modes
The same circle of notes, started from each degree.
| # | Mode | Notes | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Bebop Major | C D E F G G♯ A B | W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H |
| 2 | D Bebop Major mode 2 | D E F G G♯ A B C | 2-1-2-1-1-2-1-2 |
| 3 | E Bebop Major mode 3 | E F G G♯ A B C D | 1-2-1-1-2-1-2-2 |
| 4 | F Bebop Major mode 4 | F G A♭ A B C D E | 2-1-1-2-1-2-2-1 |
| 5 | G Bebop Major mode 5 | G G♯ A B C D E F | 1-1-2-1-2-2-1-2 |
| 6 | A♭ Bebop Major mode 6 | A♭ A B C D E F G | 1-2-1-2-2-1-2-1 |
| 7 | A Bebop Major mode 7 | A B C D E F G G♯ | 2-1-2-2-1-2-1-1 |
| 8 | B Bebop Major mode 8 | B C D E F G G♯ A | 1-2-2-1-2-1-1-2 |