B♭ Dorian
Learn the B♭ Dorian scale on guitar: notes (B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G, A♭), interval formula, positions, and an interactive audio tool.
Enharmonic name: B♭ / A♯Quick answer
A minor mode with a subtle lift from its major sixth. Its notes are B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G, A♭.
Positions
6 string E
Fret: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11
5 string A
Fret: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11
4 string D
Fret: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11
3 string G
Fret: 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
2 string B
Fret: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11
1 string E
Fret: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11
Notes
- B♭R
- CM2
- D♭m3
- E♭P4
- FP5
- GM6
- A♭m7
Intervals
R · M2 · m3 · P4 · P5 · M6 · m7
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ Dorian scale?
B♭ · C · D♭ · E♭ · F · G · A♭