B♭ dorian scale

B♭ dorian

  • B♭R
  • C2
  • D♭♭3
  • E♭4
  • F5
  • G6
  • A♭♭7

Positions

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Solo over i–iv–v–i in B♭ minor →Memorize this scale →

How it is built

  • A minor scale with a natural 6th: G instead of G♭. Seven notes.
  • G against the flat third D♭ is the dorian color. It is the sound of minor funk, Santana, and most minor-key jazz.
  • Same notes as A♭ major, started from its second degree.

Chords that fit B♭ dorian

Other B♭ scales