Note: This scale is rarely used in practice. The a-flat-bebop-major is more commonly used and is enharmonically equivalent.
The G♯ bebop major scale is enharmonically equivalent to the A♭ bebop major scale, though A♭ is strongly preferred due to simpler notation. This eight-note jazz scale is derived from G♯ major with an added chromatic passing tone between the fifth and sixth scale degrees. While theoretically valid, the complex notation with double sharps makes the A♭ bebop major scale far more practical for actual jazz performance and should be used instead.
The G♯ bebop major scale follows the interval formula of 2-2-1-2-1-1-2-1 semitones. The A♭ bebop major scale produces identical pitches with simpler notation. In any practical context, use A♭ bebop major instead.
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