B♭ dorian scale (piano)
The B♭ dorian scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areB♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G – A♭. Free to print or download below.
How to play the B♭ dorian scale
- Find the root note. Start on B♭. The shaded keys show the B♭ dorian scale ascending from the root up to the next B♭ an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G – A♭), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The B♭ dorian scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in B♭.
Notes in the B♭ dorian scale
The B♭ dorian scale is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy. Its notes are B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G – A♭.
B♭ dorian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ dorian scale?
The B♭ dorian scale contains the notes B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G – A♭.
What is the B♭ dorian scale used for?
It is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy.
Is the B♭ dorian piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.