B Melodic minor scale

Notes: B · C# · D · E · F# · G# · A#

A sophisticated minor scale often used in Jazz to create smooth melodies.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in B Melodic minor

1P Degree

Minor Diagrams

2M Degree

C#m

Minor Diagrams

3m Degree

Daug

Augmented Diagrams

4P Degree

Major Diagrams

5P Degree

Major Diagrams

6M Degree

G#dim

Diminished Diagrams

7M Degree

A#dim

Diminished Diagrams

The B melodic minor scale is a 7-note diatonic sequence used across many songs. Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

Chords built on the 1P, 4P, and 5P degrees usually provide the main harmonic movement.