B Minor Scale
The B Minor scale contains the notes B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A. Its key signature has 2♯.
B Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of B Minor
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | C♯ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | D | Mediant | m3 |
| 4 | E | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | F♯ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | G | Submediant | m6 |
| 7 | A | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of B Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the B Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in B Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | Bm – Em – F♯m – Bm |
| i – VI – III – VII | Bm – G – D – A |
| i – iv – VII – III | Bm – Em – A – D |
| i – VII – VI – VII | Bm – A – G – A |
Natural, harmonic & melodic B Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A |
| Harmonic | B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A♯ |
| Melodic | B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G♯, A♯ (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B Minor scale?
The B Minor scale consists of the notes B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A.
How many sharps or flats does B Minor have?
The key signature of B Minor has 2♯.
What is the relative key of B Minor?
The relative key of B Minor is D Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of B Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of B Minor are Bm, C♯dim, D, Em, F♯m, G, A.
