Harmonic Minor Bebop Scale
The harmonic minor bebop scale is obviously based on the harmonic minor scale. It contains an additional note (b7) between the minor 6 (b6) and the major 7 giving the following interval pattern made of eight notes : 1 (tonic) – 2 (second) – b3 (minor third) – 4 (perfect fourth) – 5 (perfect fifth) – b6 (minor sixth) – b7 (minor seventh) – 7 (major seventh).
Formula Chart
As you see in this chart, the harmonic minor bebop scale has an added note in comparison with the harmonic minor scale which contains seven notes.
7 Positions – Entire Guitar Neck
The seven diagrams below will help you play the A Harmonic Minor (bebop) scale all over the guitar neck.