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Segmenting Bebop Scales 124 Ascending and Descending Permutations

Segmenting Bebop Scales 124 Ascending and Descending Permutations by Bruce Arnold

Segmenting Bebop Scales 124 Ascending and Descending Permutations by Bruce Arnold

This book by Bruce Arnold “Segmenting Bebop Scales 124 Ascending and Descending Permutations,” is an in-depth analysis on the application of segmenting Bebop scales into 124 ascending and descending permutations. The meticulous examination delves into the intricate patterns derived from these segmented scales, shedding light on their musical significance and structural variations especially as it relates to jazz improvisation.

By scrutinizing the ascending and descending permutations of Bebop scales, a comprehensive understanding of their melodic properties is achieved. This study contributes to the scholarly discourse on music theory and improvisation techniques, offering valuable insights into the creative possibilities unlocked by segmenting Bebop scales.

The research in this book elucidates the intricate nuances of Bebop scales and their permutations, providing a rich resource for musicians and scholars alike to explore the complexities of this musical domain especially in how it relates to the jazz sound and octatonic scales.

Working with the “Segmenting Bebop Scales 124 Ascending and Descending Permutations” course is an important part to creating the Bebop sound used in jazz improvisation.  As you learned in the “124 Bebop Scales” course, Bebop scales are 8 note scales, these are usually common seven notes scales where an added note is tacked on which creates a 3 note chromatic passage at some point within the scale.

To get the Bebop effect musicians tend to gravitate towards not only segmenting Bebop scales but also gravitating towards the section of the Bebop scale that contains the added note.  By doing this you create the characteristic jazz sound often used in the Bebop era.

In this course Bruce Arnold takes you through some of the common Bebop scales and segments them both ascending and descending.  There are also a host of other octatonic scales found in the course, 124 Bebop Scales to be exact, that could be used as Bebop scales but also could be used as an eight note scale to compose or improvise with in jazz improvisation or other idioms.

Segmenting Bebop scales is present in 12 keys for all 124 Bebop Scales.  This is a vast resource for both developing a jazz sound but also for exploring octatonic scales.  I’d recommend starting with the more common Bebop scales which are listed on page 2 of the course.  I would learn to segment two or three Bebop scales before moving on the “Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approach Notes.“ or exploring some of the other octatonic scales found in the course.

You will quickly find that not only do these segmented Bebop scales give you a strong “Jazz Sound” but they also helps you understanding time and groove. In the traditional way of using these scales you need to put the chord tones found in the Bebop scale on the beat. This takes a while especially if you have never thought of playing scales this way.

The main part of this course is found in the 248 pages that segment the Bebop scales ascending and then again another 248 pages that segment the Bebop scales descending.  Being able to segment a Bebop scale means you know the scale in a much more profound way and this technique is often found in jazz improvisation and is key to creating the jazz sound so often used in the Bebop style.

This course will teach you to start the Bebop scale in 4 different places which will prepare you for the next course “Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approach Notes.“

You can purchase this book at Muse Eek Publishing Inc.
You can also purchase this book at Bruce Arnold Patreon Site.

Table of Contents:

Segmenting Bebop Scales
Common Bebop Scales
Course Breakdown
124 Bebop Scales
Bebop Scales and Chords They Work Over
How to Practice Bebop Scales
Segmenting Bebop Scales Examples
Conclusion

List of Contents for Segmenting Bebop Scale Course:

60 Page PDF
124 Bebop Scales Ascending (248 pages) with midi files
124 Bebop Scales Descending (248 pages) with midi files

Jam Tracks V1 (MP3’s of 10 chord types in all 12 keys)

ISBN: 978-1-59489-289-9

Bruce Arnold Music Education Genealogy Chart

You might enjoy checking out the “Music Education Genealogy Chart” located on my artist’s site. You will clearly see the historic progression of pedagogy that is the basis for Muse Eek Publishing Products. Great musicians throughout history have been studying the ideas presented by Muse-eek.com which derives its content from a a lineage that stretches back to Scarlatti!

 

Segmenting Bebop Scales 124 Ascending and Descending Permutations by Bruce Arnold
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Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application

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Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application

This book by Bruce Arnold titled “Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application” delves into an extensive exploration of various Bebop scales and their practical use in musical contexts. Within this comprehensive resource, readers can expect to find in-depth explanations of 124 distinct Bebop scales, along with detailed insights into how these scales can be effectively applied in musical compositions and jazz improvisation.

By meticulously examining each scale and its unique characteristics, this book equips musicians with a valuable toolkit for enhancing their understanding and utilization of Bebop scales in their musical endeavors. With a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical application, “Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application” serves as a valuable reference for musicians seeking to expand their repertoire and deepen their grasp of Jazz theory. Through its systematic approach and detailed analysis, this document offers a comprehensive guide to mastering Bebop scales and leveraging their full potential in musical performance and composition.

Bebop scales are some of the most commonly known octatonic scales and are one of the techniques used by jazz musician to create a “Bebop Sound.” They are used in a very specific way so they are in a special class of eight note scales. Most musicians are familiar with a small subset of Bebop scales used in jazz improvisation.

This course looks at the common Bebop scales as well as many more. You can see from the Table of Contents below that many aspects of Bebop scales are covered as well as an introduction to some of the other courses which cover; Segmenting Bebop scales on Muse Eek Publishing website or Segmenting Bebop Scales on Patreon and Segmenting Bebop scales with Approaches on Muse Eek Publishing Website or Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approaches on Patreon.

You would see by checking out these three courses that you get an in-depth study of Bebop Scales which goes way beyond most books on the subject.  Theses three courses mentioned above will really help you to grasp the full potential of Bebop Scales. Overall “Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application” is a great place to start learning Bebop Scales, understanding their use and seeing future ways that you can practice and apply them.  

Table of Contents:

Bebop Scales

Common Bebop Scales

Course Breakdown

29 Octatonic Scales

Seventh Chords Continued

124 Bebop Scales Chromatic Modes of Bebop Scales

Bebop Scales and Chords They Work Over

Going Beyond Bebop Scales

Diatonic Chords of Eight Note Scales; an introduction

Chord Tones and Available Tensions

Passing Diminished

Chords Derived from an Eight Note Scale; an introduction

Application of Eight Note Scales; an introduction

As you can see from the TOC this course explores Bebop Scales on a very deep level.  It also includes references to Pitch Class Set Theory so that you can see how all scales are related back to the 29 Eight Note Scale Prime Forms.

Bruce Arnold’s new book called Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application is for sale at Muse Eek Publishing Inc. website or at Bruce Arnold’s Patreon site.   There are links below to these sites:

 

Bebop Scales book on Muse Eek Publishing WebsiteBebop-Scales-124-and-Their-Application

Bebop Scales book on Patreon SiteBebop-Scales-124-and-Their-Application

Below are some excerpts from the “Bebop Scales 124 Bebop scales and Their Application.”  Again, Bruce Arnold gives you an overview of the three courses that make up the thorough examination of Bebop scales and beyond.

 

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Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application

Chromatic Modes of a Bebop Scale Example

Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application Chromatic Modes
Chromatic Modes of a Bebop Scale Example

 

Chords that Bebop Scales Work Over Example

Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application Chords that Bebop Scales Work Over Example

 

495 Bebop Scale List Excerpt

Bebop Scales 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application 495 Bebop Scale List excerpt from the book Bebop Scales: 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application

Bruce Arnold Music Education Genealogy Chart

You might enjoy checking out the “Music Education Genealogy Chart” located on my artist’s site. You will clearly see the historic progression of pedagogy that is the basis for Muse Eek Publishing Products. Great musicians throughout history have been studying the ideas presented by Muse-eek.com which derives its content from a a lineage that stretches back to Scarlatti!

 

Bebop Scales: 124 Bebop Scales and Their Application by Bruce Arnold
Bruce Arnold Playing a Rayco Resophonic Lab Slide Guitar