B Flat Three Pentatonic
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B Flat Three Pentatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Flat Three Pentatonic scale is a relatively rare jazz pentatonic scale. On Piano, it contains the notes B, C#, D, F#, G#. It is an effective tool for navigating blues changes, providing a unique way to differentiate between the different chords of a progression with a quirky, minor-key twist. Commonly used in Jazz, Blues, Experimental. Notable players include Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter. Use over m7, m7b5 chords. Effective for differentiating chords within a blues progression.
Notes: B, C#, D, F#, G#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 5P, 6M
Degrees: 1 2 b3 4 5
Formula: W-H-4-W-WH
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: kumoi
Musical Character
A rare jazz pentatonic that provides an unusual minor-key twist for navigating blues changes with a more angular, modern approach.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Jazz, Blues, Experimental
Notable players: Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter
How to Use the B Flat Three Pentatonic Scale
Use over m7, m7b5 chords. Effective for differentiating chords within a blues progression.
Origin & Background
A modern jazz construction for players looking beyond standard pentatonic vocabulary.
Related Scales
The B Flat Three Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (B, C#, D, F#, G#). Use the interactive piano diagram above to explore this scale on Piano.