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B dorian b2 scale
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B dorian b2 scale — ukulele chords 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 ukulele, 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. The diatonic chords of B dorian b2 are B minor, C augmented, D major, E major, F# diminished, G# diminished, A minor. 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.
The B dorian b2 scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: H-W-W-W-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: B minor, C augmented, D major, E major, F# diminished, G# diminished, A minor.
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dorian b2 is the 2nd mode of the Melodic Minor scale. View B Melodic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m7, m9, sus(b9) chords. Works on the ii chord in a minor ii-V-i when you want extra tension.