Intro to Bebop Scales (Part 1)

Learning bebop language is a fantastic way to bring logic and a beautiful sense of resolution to your playing. I hear this logic and resolution in my favorite players, from Charlie Parker to Fred Hersch.

In today's video, I'll show you the 4 main 8-note ("bebop") scales and the rules for starting on chord tones (1-3-5-6 for tonic major & minor, and 1-3-5-7 for dominant V).