B dorian scale

7 notes · the natural 6th · 2nd mode of A major

Natural minor with a raised 6th.

Heard in: "So What", "Scarborough Fair", "Oye Como Va".

The notes of B dorian

B
1
C#
2
D
♭3
E
4
F#
5
G#
6
A
♭7

the natural 6th

AGEDC35791215456♭712♭345♭712♭3456♭71♭3456♭712♭346♭712♭3456♭712♭3456♭712♭3456♭712♭345
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The chords in B dorian

Each row stacks every other note from one degree. Click a row to see it on the neck.

Each chord of B dorian, and which notes of the scale it takes
DegreeChord
B
1
C#
2
D
♭3
E
4
F#
5
G#
6
A
♭7
iR·3·5·7
ii7R·3·5·
♭III·7R·3·5
IV5·7R·3·
v·5·7R·3
viø3·5·7R·
♭VII·3·5·7R

What to play B dorian over

Chords on B made only of these notes.

Other modes on B

Midi Settings

7.5
Play Style
One pass of the pick from the lowest string up, everything left ringing.
Instrument
350
150

Style

Shows each chord the way this style would voice it, and marks which of its alternatives belong to the idiom.

Layout

Left Handed Mode