The Dorian bebop scale also known as minor bebop scale, is an eight notes scale (octatonic).It iscommonly used in bebop. This scale contains an additionalnotebetween the minor third (
The Dorian bebop scale is a minor type scale used over minor 7th chords. It's an interesting alternative for thosewho wantto increase their musical language.
You can see in the example belowthat the DDorian bebop scale contains a minor third (F), a chromatic passing tone (F#) and a minor seventh (C).
Dorian Bebop Scale
Here is quick comparison between the Dorian mode and the Dorian bebop scale. You can see that there is no major third (passing tone) in the Dorian mode.
If you look closer, you will see that the Dorian bebop scale is the fifth mode of the Mixolydian scale (aka dominante bebop), so it has the same notes. The same passing tone is used for the Dorian bebop and Mixolydian bebop scale. It means that it is possible to interchange scales and lines.
For example, in a II-V sequence, you can use the same bebop scale (Dorian of Mixolydian) both for the iim7 chord and the V7 chord. The Dorian bebop scale has an extra note between the
Bebop Guitar: Basic Theory And Practice For Jazz Guitar In The Style Of Charlie Parker [with Cd] (book & Cd)
Here is a first Dorian bebopguitar diagram. This is the verision with an additional major third (3) between the minor third (
To hear this scale correctly, it is preferable to play these shapes starting with thetonic (1). Then you you can try to play them starting from the chord tones (1 -
As explained previously, there are two types of Dorian bebop scales. Here are the guitar shapes corresponding tothe second type, the one with a major 7th between the minor seventh (
The Melodic Minor Bebop Scale For Guitar
These two guitar shapes show how to play the Dorian bebop scale (with the major 7th) within two octaves. You have to play these shapes in twelve keys and try experiment your own fingerings.
The two charts below resume the positions for the two types of Dorian bebop scales on the whole guitar neck. Each chart includes7 positions.The dominant bebop scale aka Mixolydian bebop scale is an eight note scale (octatonic). Ithas the same notes as the Mixolydian scaleincluding a chromatic passing tone, a major seventh, between the minor seventh (
The formula for the Dominant Bebop Scaleis root (1), second(2), major third (3), perfect fourth (4), perfect fifth(5), sixth(6), minor seventh (
Jazz Guitar Scales Essential Guide
Here are four diagrams to play the dominant bebop scale on guitar. Each shape have notes within the space of one octave.
To hear this scale correctly, it is recommended to play it starting with the chord tones as the tonic (1), third (3), fifth (5) and minor seventh (
Playing the corresponding chord after or beforethesepatterns isa nice way to bring scales and chords together. For example, if you play a G bebop dominant scale, just play a G7 chord.
Dominant Bebop Scale Exercise For Guitar
These two shapes have roots within the space of two octaves (a little bit more). Be sure to play this pattern in twelve keys, ascending and descending andremember that the chord tones (1 - 3 - 5 -
The next diagram show the 7 dominant bebop scale positions that cover the whole guitar neck. Each shape starts on a different step of the scale (except the passing tone).
The dominant bebop scale is obviously played over dominant chords, but can be used over the related minor seventh (II). Indeed, the dominant bebop scale has the same notes as the relative minor scale, the Dorian bebop scale.
Combining Arpeggios With The Bebop Scale
In its basicform the Mixolydian bebop scale starts on the downbeat so on achord tone. You can practice both ascending and descending exercises.
Here are four dominant bebop patterns. The first and second exercise start on the tonic(G) whereasthe third example starts on the third (B) and the fourth on the fifth (G). Try to practice these patterns in twelve keys.
Here are easy lines that show how you can apply the dominant bebop scale to the V chord of a II V I sequence.
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