B-flat Dorian scale
The B-flat 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-flat Dorian scale is a mode of the A-flat major scale. It contains the same notes but starts on the second degree of the major scale.
Name
B-flat Dorian scale
Synonym
B-flat 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)