Scales

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G BEBOP DOMINANT

G – A – B – C – D – E – F – F♯ – G

G
OPEN
A
1 + 2
B
2
C
OPEN
D
1
E
OPEN
F
1
F♯
2
G
OPEN

Where you are with it

Use this over

G7 · G13 · bebop lines

Mixolydian plus a passing natural 7, so eighth notes land chord tones on the beat.

Concert key

Band calls concert G? On B♭ trumpet play A.

Know the scale?

Learn bebop dominant licks that use G bebop dominant.

  • Sputnik TripletsAm7 – D7 – Gmaj7 · ♩ = 144
  • Last Train TagGmaj7 – E7 – Am7 – D7 · ♩ = 120
Practice the licks →

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