B dorian chords

All guitar chords for the B dorian scale

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B dorian scale

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B dorian scale — chords and intervals

The B dorian scale is the second mode of the major scale, offering a soulful and sophisticated minor sound. On guitar, it contains the notes B, C#, D, E, F#, G#, A. Because it features a major sixth, it sounds brighter and more hopeful than the natural minor. It is the go-to scale for jazz, funk, and modal blues. The diatonic chords of B dorian are Bm7, C#m7, DMaj7, E7, F#m7, G#m7b5, AMaj7.

The B dorian scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7.

Intervals: W-H-W-W-W-H-W.

Diatonic chords: Bm7, C#m7, DMaj7, E7, F#m7, G#m7b5, AMaj7.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the B dorian scale on guitar.

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