The minor 2-5-1 is derived from the harmonized Harmonic Minor scale, although the 1 is a Minor 7 chord instead of a Min/Maj 7 chord. From the Dominant mode -- the way many Jazz musicians think over a 2-5 change -- the Harmonic Minor gives us the Phrygian Dominant mode as the V. The Phrygian Dominant Bebop scale keeps the notes of this Harmonic Minor scale (starting on the fifth) and adds the Major 7 as a "bebop" passing tone, giving the scale the same number of notes as beats in 4/4 time.
This is a great scale to play over a quick minor 2-5-1 change.
This is a great scale to play over a quick minor 2-5-1 change.
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