Also D Major (Ionian), E Dorian

B Natural minor (Aeolian): B C# D E F# G A. Formula 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7. Same notes as D Major (Ionian), E Dorian, F# Phrygian. The natural minor scale: sad and serious, the basis of minor keys in rock, pop and classical music.

Made of7

Contains & part of14

Diatonic chords14

Sevenths

Relatives31

Cadences5

Cadences in B minor

Progressions4

Progressions in B minor