Bb7b5 chord with Bb Altered scale
Pairing the Bb7b5 chord (Dom7b5) with the Bb Altered scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Bb7b5 chord formula
Interval formula: 1 3 b5 b7. A dominant 7th with a flat 5th. A lifted, slightly blurred dominant — a whole-tone and Lydian-dominant color.
Bb Altered scale formula
Formula: 1 b2 #2 3 b5 #5 b7. Classification: dominant-specialized.
Other scales for Bb7b5
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.