The trick is simple: take any dominant scale and add a chromatic passing note between the flat 7 and the root. That extra note adds rhythmic balance and creates a true bebop sound. This becomes especially effective when descending the scale starting from the root. Suddenly, what was once a plain dominant scale becomes a swinging, voice-leading machine. 🎺 Bonus Tip from David Baker In his classic book How to Play Bebop, David Baker shares a great insight: many bebop players would add a small mel