B Dorian scale
The B Dorian scale is a seven-note scale consisting of the notes B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G♯, and A. The scale corresponds to a natural minor scale with the sixth degree raised a half step.
The B Dorian scale is a mode of the A major scale. It contains the same notes but starts on the second degree of the major scale.
Name
B Dorian scale
Synonym
B Dorian mode
Notes
B C♯ D E F♯ G♯ A B
Intervals
1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7 1
Formula
2-1-2-2-2-1-2
Type
heptatonic (7 notes per octave)