Articles tagged with: "chromatic passing tone"
Bebop Major Scale: Elegant Chromaticism in Jazz
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The bebop major scale is an eight-note scale that adds a chromatic passing tone between the fifth and sixth degrees of the major scale. This sophisticated scale is a cornerstone …
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The Bebop Dominant Scale: Unlocking the Language of Jazz
Published on 15 Jul, 2025
The Bebop Dominant scale is an eight-note scale that adds a single chromatic passing tone to the standard Mixolydian mode. This addition is the key to creating the smooth, rhythmically …
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