B Minor Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the B Minor scale. Relative key: D Major. Scale notes: B - C♯ - D - E - F♯ - G - A.
The B minor scale consists of the seven pitches B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, and A with two sharps. Its diatonic chords are B minor (i), C♯ diminished (ii°), D major (III), E minor (iv), F♯ minor (v), G major (VI), and A major (VII), indexed as 10A on the Camelot wheel.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in B Minor
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | B Minor | Bm | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | B - D - F♯ | Dark focused center |
| ii° | C♯ Diminished | C♯dim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | C♯ - E - G | Sharp tension |
| III | D Major | D | 1 - 3 - 5 | D - F♯ - A | Relative major light |
| iv | E Minor | Em | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | E - G - B | Moody emotional plunge |
| v | F♯ Minor | F♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | F♯ - A - C♯ | Natural dominant; F♯ Major used in harmonic minor |
| VI | G Major | G | 1 - 3 - 5 | G - B - D | Dramatic lift |
| VII | A Major | A | 1 - 3 - 5 | A - C♯ - E | Stepwise push into Bm |
Famous Chord Progressions in B Minor
Dominant club and synthwave progression.
Hypnotic rolling bassline progression.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Solitary, patient, stoic, dark, and mysteriously seductive. Highly prominent in electronic, synthwave, and trap productions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About B Minor
What chords belong to B minor?
Bm, C♯dim, D, Em, F♯m, G, and A.
What is B minor in Camelot?
10A, harmonically compatible with 9A (Em), 11A (F♯m), and 10B (D Major).