Bebop Scale Guitar Lesson (Level 1) - Master the Art of Intentional Note Placement

In this lesson I show you how to play the bebop scale on guitar.

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💬 LESSON DESCRIPTION:
In this lesson I show you how to play the bebop scale on guitar.
The bebop scale was often used by jazz players in the bebop era, which began in the 1940s.
The bebop scale is different than other scales because we can’t play any of the notes whenever we want to. Instead, we should target certain notes at specific points in time.
By the end of the lesson, you’ll know what the bebop scale is, why it’s different than other scales, and how to improvise with it over three common chord types.
I hope you enjoy this bebop scale guitar lesson!
Let me know what you thought in the comments.
Thanks! :)
- Jared

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🕛 VIDEO CONTENT OUTLINE (WITH TIMESTAMP LINKS):
0:00 - About this video
0:59 - Bebop scale definition
2:35 - Part 1: Major bebop scale
2:35 - Review major scale
3:21 - Review major 6 arpeggio
4:27 - Major bebop scale - mapping
8:02 - Major bebop scale - in time
10:06 - Major bebop scale - improvising
10:57 - Part 2: Mixolydian bebop scale
10:57 - Review dominant 7 arpeggio
11:21 - Review mixolydian scale
11:41 - Mixolydian bebop scale - mapping
13:02 - Mixolydian bebop scale - in time
13:48 - Mixolydian bebop scale - improvising
14:28 - Part 3: Minor bebop scale
14:28 - Review minor 7 arpeggio
14:44 - Review dorian scale
15:18 - Minor bebop scale - mapping
17:03 - Minor bebop scale - in time
17:40 - Minor bebop scale - improvising
20:09 - Recap
21:25 - FREE PDFs for scales and arpeggios

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[orrijen]

This is a superb lesson, especially the explanation of putting the chord tones on the downbeat and how the chromatic notes are used to get there with fluidity. Thank you!

[mobetterx]

One of the best lessons on the net! Thanks

[CosasdeDios]

I just saved this to my library. A lot to pull apart to really learn how to use it. Thank you.

[DeGroove]

Jared…you’re a master in making exercises fun and rewarding! Great lessons.

[ishko]

Thank you Jared, I think this could be one of those things I really needed to make a difference in my understanding of jazz and jazz guitar. This lesson was pretty cool.

[jonhart-djfn]

Great looking forward to following along with this lesson!!! ty so much for the free lessons too Jared, I recommended you to a music guitar shop while checking out some fine guitars having to pick up my setup acoustic.. mentioned your channel and he reconized your sight right away .. said excellent instructor.. and yes you are sir ty again!

[JackB-vz]

For years when I learned new scale positions, not knowing how to apply or even how or what to listen for . This lesson covers a broad spectrum of concepts . I can't wait to dig into this lesson.😊

[mason]

I love the sound of those scales ... especially when you mixed in some blues scale. Great lesson!

[jeffreybrady]

I think what's so nice about this video and your 2nd in the series is how you emphasize it's not really a scale in the same way you can play any note from the pentatonic or major at any time in a progression and sound 'right.' This is the first time I've really heard it explained in that way. Also, new Julian Lage album out today for inspiration!

[naotoy]

This is amazing.
So happy to learn with such nice drills and very easy to understand.
Thank you so much!

[JP-iibd]

Thanks for this lesson. The bebop scale has been a mystery to me.

[ciscoarellano]

I do really like how you explain, simple
Thanks

[StuartwasDrinkell]

This is exactly what I have been needing for drills... thanks Jared

[timsmith]

Jared, were you a music major in college; if not where did you learn your theroy?

[jameswalker]

Ok, this is amazing - I think I understand the point finally. Sorry to be the geek, though, but what kind of finger picks are you using. The look like they are doing a great job. Okay, looks like Alaska PIKS. Willl give them a try. Just want to add that most bebop scale explanations that I have come across just talk about where one adds a note here or there but not the functionaliy. By demonstrating how they are used, you really put the whole concept into perspective. Brilliant!

[trilokgurtu]

Hello, here are several videos where I see you playing with tabs at your fingertips.
Not having a nail and not being able to have one because of my work, I tried several materials.
I've seen tutorials where people cut them like nails but I've never been able to use it.
I would like to know the brand you use because you seem comfortable with it.
Sorry for my English. I am in France. Otherwise, congratulations for your channel, I don't understand everything but it's good all the same.

[KhojTheband]

Excellent! Barry Harris concepts too please!

[StarDarkAshes]

I don’t know what the song is called there’s a song that they play at the circus and it’s perfect for practicing the passing tone. You hit the 5th 4 times and then you slide into the six from the flat six and then you immediately slide backwards from the flat six to the five, and then repeat it one more time. That’s part of the song. I wish I knew the name of the song but there’s pretty much only one song that they play at the Circus.😂 but it’s a good melody to attach to the exercise to help you get the sound of it in your head

[allenwaxman]

Jared, do you have a PDF on the Bebop scales that you can share? That was very helpful way to appreciate the Bebop scales in terms of passing tones on the upbeat. I think I was hearing a bit of Django with the minor bebop scale :)

[richzebco]

great lesson, but why have the fret bd diagram the opposite of what my view is of your guitar actual fret think it would be better to match your diagram of the fret bd to my view of your actual guitar fret bd