Scale Reference

B Dorian Scale

R2b3456b7

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

eBGDAE357912EF#G#ABC#DEBC#DEF#G#ABG#ABC#DEF#DEF#G#ABC#DABC#DEF#G#AEF#G#ABC#DE

Coach's note

Compare the 6th (G#) against the natural minor's b6 (G). Play both over a Bm chord and you'll instantly hear why jazz defaulted to Dorian.

Chord built from this scale

Bm — B, D, F#

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