B minor six pentatonic chords
All ukulele chords for the B minor six pentatonic scale
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B minor six pentatonic scale
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B minor six pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The B minor six pentatonic scale is a variation of the minor pentatonic that introduces a major sixth, giving it a Dorian flavor. On ukulele, the notes are B, D, E, F#, G#. It is more sophisticated and soulful than the standard minor pentatonic and is frequently used in jazz and fusion to outline minor chords with a brighter edge. The diatonic chords of B minor six pentatonic are E major, B minor, E unknown, E suspended second, D unknown. Commonly used in Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul, R&B. Notable players include Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Erykah Badu. Use over m6, m7, mMaj7 chords. Adds a jazz sophistication to minor chord soloing without fully committing to a 7-note scale.
The B minor six pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 5 6.
Intervals: 3H-W-W-W-3H.
Diatonic chords: E major, B minor, E unknown, E suspended second, D unknown.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the B minor six pentatonic scale on ukulele.
minor six pentatonic is the Dorian-flavored pentatonic subset. View B Dorian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m6, m7, mMaj7 chords. Adds a jazz sophistication to minor chord soloing without fully committing to a 7-note scale.