B Dorian B2
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B Dorian B2 Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Dorian B2 scale is a soulful mode from the melodic minor system that combines the minor brightness of Dorian with the dark tension of a flattened second. On Bass, the notes are B, C, D, E, F#, G#, A. It is used in modern jazz and film scores to create a sound that is both sophisticated and slightly unsettling. Commonly used in Jazz, Film Scores, Fusion, Contemporary. Notable players include Wayne Shorter, Kenny Garrett, Brad Mehldau. Use over m7, m9, sus(b9) chords. Works on the ii chord in a minor ii-V-i when you want extra tension.
Notes: B, C, D, E, F#, G#, A
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3m, 4P, 5P, 6M, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 b3 4 5 6 b7
Formula: H-W-W-W-W-H-W
Number of notes: 7
Also known as: phrygian #6, melodic minor second mode
Musical Character
Combines Dorian's soulful minor with the exotic tension of a b2, creating a sound that is both sophisticated and slightly sinister — a favorite for film noir and modern jazz.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Jazz, Film Scores, Fusion, Contemporary
Notable players: Wayne Shorter, Kenny Garrett, Brad Mehldau
How to Use the B Dorian B2 Scale
Use over m7, m9, sus(b9) chords. Works on the ii chord in a minor ii-V-i when you want extra tension.
Origin & Background
The second mode of the melodic minor scale. Also known as Phrygian #6 or Javanese scale.
Related Scales
Dorian B2 is the 2nd mode of the Melodic Minor scale. View B Melodic minor scale
The B Dorian B2 scale contains 7 notes (B, C, D, E, F#, G#, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.