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E bebop major – Dorian mode scale

The E bebop major – Dorian mode scale is made of the notes E, F♯, G, A, A♯, B, C♯, D. It has 8 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 ♭3 4 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

Bebop · 8 notes

Note names
  1. 1E
  2. 2F♯
  3. ♭3G
  4. 4A
  5. ♯4A♯
  6. 5B
  7. 6C♯
  8. ♭7D

PatternW – H – W – H – H – W – H – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Eight-note scales: the added note makes chord tones land on the strong beats. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

Put it into practice

The scale played in thirds over one octave: one of the exercises MEG generates from this scale.

This scale is not part of the demo: in the MEG app you will find it in every key, with 24 patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the E bebop major – Dorian mode scale?
The notes are E, F♯, G, A, A♯, B, C♯, D.
What is the pattern of the E bebop major – Dorian mode scale?
The sequence of steps is W – H – W – H – H – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 4 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.