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G Mixolydian Bebop Scale
G Mixolydian Bebop
scaleAt a Glance
- Formula:
- G mixolydian-bebop
| Notes | G | A | B | C | D | E | F | F# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Labels | R | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | b7 | 7 |
| Steps | W | W | H | W | W | H | H | H |
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What It Is
Mixolydian with an added natural 7th passing tone between the b7 and the octave - the most commonly used of the bebop scales, also called the Bebop Dominant scale. Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F, F#.
How It Functions
Turns a 7-note Mixolydian line into an 8-note line that lands a chord tone on every downbeat when played in straight eighth notes over a dominant 7th chord.
Mood & Character
Bright and propulsive - the extra passing tone gives dominant-chord lines a smoother, idiomatically 'jazz' forward motion.
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