Key of B - The B Minor Scale

Notes in the B Minor Scale:

BC#DEF#GA

The key of B contains 7 notes: B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A.This minor key has a darker, more introspective quality perfect for emotional expression.

Chords in the Key of B

i
i
B minor
ii°
ii°
C# diminished

Chord details coming soon

III
III
D major
iv
iv
E minor
v
v
F# minor
VI
VI
G major
VII
VII
A major

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
B minor
→
iv
E minor
→
v
F# minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
B minor
→
VII
A major
→
VI
G major
→
VII
A major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
B minor
→
VI
G major
→
III
D major
→
VII
A major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
B minor
→
iv
E minor
→
VII
A major
→
III
D major
B Minor Scale Pattern

The B Minor scale follows the pattern of W-H-W-W-H-W-W (natural minor scale).

Scale formula: B - C# - D - E - F# - G - A

Key signature: Same as its relative major

Understanding the Key of B

Scale Degrees

Each chord in the key is built on a scale degree. Roman numerals show the chord's position in the scale. Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

Tonic Chord

The i chord (B minor) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

The v chord (F# minor) creates tension that naturally wants to resolve back to the tonic.