The B minor scale is one of the minor scales in music. Like all minor scales, it has three forms: natural, harmonic, and melodic. Each form has a different sound and use in music.

B Natural Minor Scale​

The natural minor scale (also called the Aeolian mode) is the basic form of B minor. It uses these notes going up and down:
  • B (starting note)
  • C♯
  • D
  • E
  • F♯
  • G
  • A
  • B (ending note)
The natural minor scale creates a sad or serious mood. Many folk songs and rock music use this scale.

B Harmonic Minor Scale​

The harmonic minor scale is like the natural minor but raises the seventh note by a half step. In B minor, this means raising A to A♯. Here are the notes:
  • B
  • C♯
  • D
  • E
  • F♯
  • G
  • A♯
  • B
Musicians often use this scale in classical music. The raised seventh note creates a stronger pullback to the starting note (B).

B Melodic Minor Scale​

The melodic minor scale is special because it uses different notes going up and down.

Going up:
  • B
  • C♯
  • D
  • E
  • F♯
  • G♯
  • A♯
  • B
Going down:
  • B
  • A
  • G
  • F♯
  • E
  • D
  • C♯
  • B
When going up, both the sixth and seventh notes are raised (G to G♯ and A to A♯). It uses the same notes as the natural minor scale when going down.

Why These Scales Matter​

Musicians use these different forms of B minor to:
  • Create different moods in music
  • Write melodies that sound good
  • Make chord progressions that work well together
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