B♭ melodic minor scale (piano)
The B♭ melodic minor 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♭ melodic minor scale
- Find the root note. Start on B♭. The shaded keys show the B♭ melodic minor 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♭ melodic minor scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in B♭.
Notes in the B♭ melodic minor scale
The B♭ melodic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz. Its notes are B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G – A.
B♭ melodic minor scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ melodic minor scale?
The B♭ melodic minor scale contains the notes B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G – A.
What is the B♭ melodic minor scale used for?
It is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz.
Is the B♭ melodic minor piano scale free to print?
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