All B Scales & Modes
Browse all musical scales built from B. Learn note sequences, interval formulas (whole and half steps), and genre applications.
B Scale System Facts
The fundamental scale built from B is the B Major scale (B-C#-D#-E-F#-G#-A#), following the W-W-H-W-W-W-H pattern. Its parallel minor is B Natural Minor (B-C#-D-E-F#-G-A), while its major pentatonic uses degrees 1-2-3-5-6 (B-C#-D#-F#-G#).
Scales Starting on B
B Major Scale
W-W-H-W-W-W-HHappy, bright, and uplifting. The most fundamental scale in Western music, conveying optimism and joy.
B Natural Minor Scale
W-H-W-W-H-W-WSad, melancholic, and introspective. Creates a sense of longing and emotional depth.
B Harmonic Minor Scale
W-H-W-W-H-W+H-HExotic, mysterious, and dramatic. The raised 7th creates tension and a distinctive Middle Eastern flavor.
B Melodic Minor Scale
W-H-W-W-W-W-HSophisticated and versatile. Like a minor scale with major tendencies, creating complex emotional colors.
B Major Pentatonic Scale
W-W-m3-W-m3Open, bright, and universally pleasing. No dissonance - sounds good over almost everything.
B Minor Pentatonic Scale
m3-W-W-m3-WRaw, powerful, and soulful. The backbone of blues and rock music.
B Blues Scale
m3-W-H-H-m3-WGritty, emotional, and expressive. The ♭5 (blue note) adds that distinctive blues tension.
B Dorian Mode
W-H-W-W-W-H-WMinor with a hopeful twist. The raised 6th gives it a brighter, jazzier feel than natural minor.
B Mixolydian Mode
W-W-H-W-W-H-WMajor with attitude. The ♭7 adds a bluesy, rock edge to the bright major sound.
B Phrygian Mode
H-W-W-W-H-W-WDark, Spanish, and exotic. The ♭2 creates an immediately recognizable Mediterranean sound.
B Lydian Mode
W-W-W-H-W-W-HDreamy, floating, and ethereal. The #4 creates an otherworldly, uplifting quality.
B Locrian Mode
H-W-W-H-W-W-WUnstable, dissonant, and unsettling. The ♭5 prevents any sense of resolution.