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Popup-Box · 10-29-2005, 01:09 PM

I've decided it is finally time for learning more about the art of jazz improvising. Hence, I will start by learning the Bebop scale.

Which chord progressions should a Bebop beginner use in order to get the most out of the scale?

I understand that as the characteristic note of the major Bebop scale is the b6, one should emphasize chords where this note is present. However, I would like concrete ideas from people who's been using the scale and its related chords for a while, just to get an impression from someone with experience.

I've also read quite a lot about the famous ii-V7-I progression which is common for jazz musicians, and I understand the theory, but I'm not sure how to incorporate it in practice - I'm most uncertain about the rhythm, actually, how many bars to play each chord. I very seldom start chord progressions on a chord other than the root.

Well, enough about that. Let's hope someone has got a few words to write about the Bebop scale. In the meantime I'll browse through a lesson about the scale, which I just found.

10-29-2005, 01:09 PM	#1
Popup-Box Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 622	Usage of Bebop Scale I've decided it is finally time for learning more about the art of jazz improvising. Hence, I will start by learning the Bebop scale. Which chord progressions should a Bebop beginner use in order to get the most out of the scale? I understand that as the characteristic note of the major Bebop scale is the b6, one should emphasize chords where this note is present. However, I would like concrete ideas from people who's been using the scale and its related chords for a while, just to get an impression from someone with experience. I've also read quite a lot about the famous ii-V7-I progression which is common for jazz musicians, and I understand the theory, but I'm not sure how to incorporate it in practice - I'm most uncertain about the rhythm, actually, how many bars to play each chord. I very seldom start chord progressions on a chord other than the root. Well, enough about that. Let's hope someone has got a few words to write about the Bebop scale. In the meantime I'll browse through a lesson about the scale, which I just found.