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Counterpoint Meets Bebop

Counterpoint Meets Bebop

Parallel & Contrary Motion in the Major Bebop Scale

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John C. O'Leary III
Jun 28, 2025
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Counterpoint Meets Bebop
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This is the breakdown video of the original exercise I created and posted earlier this week. We explore the secret sauce of how to practice, parallel and contrary motion using the major bebop scale. We’ll break down how to apply these two types of motion to generate rich melodic lines and harmonic tension in your improvisation.


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