B Minor Scale

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Scale DegreesNote Names
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
E
F#
G
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G
B
C#
D
E
F#
G
A
B
C#
D
G
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G
A
D
E
F#
G
A
B
C#
D
E
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G
A
B
E
F#
G
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G
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What is the B Minor Scale?

The B minor scale is a natural minor scale (also known as the Aeolian mode) that starts on the note B. It is the relative minor of D major, meaning it shares the same key signature. The B minor scale is widely used in various genres of music, including rock, classical, and folk music.

The scale has a melancholic and introspective quality, making it a popular choice for emotional and expressive musical passages. It's one of the most common minor scales used in guitar playing.

Scale Notes

The B minor scale consists of the following notes:

BC#DEF#GA

Notes: B - C# - D - E - F# - G - A

Scale Formula

The B minor scale follows the natural minor scale formula:

12b345b6b7

Formula: 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7

Intervals (semitones): 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

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