Bm chord with B Dorian scale
Pairing the Bm chord (Minor) with the B Dorian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Bm chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.
B Dorian scale formula
Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7. Classification: modal.
Fretboard voicings for Bm
Curated Bm shapes that sit naturally inside the B Dorian scale.
Other scales for Bm
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.