Bb Natural Minor Scale on Guitar
The Bb Natural Minor Scale has the notes Bb – C – Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab. Natural Minor is the standard minor scale (Aeolian mode). Dark, serious and emotional.
Bb Natural Minor Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | 2 | b3 | 4 | 5 | b6 | b7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Bb | C | Db | Eb | F | Gb | Ab |
Its relative major is Db major: Db major uses exactly the same notes.
Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)
7 positions across the neck
Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.
Position 1 (frets 0–4)
Position 2 (frets 1–5)
Position 3 (frets 3–7)
Position 4 (frets 5–9)
Position 5 (frets 7–11)
Position 6 (frets 8–12)
Position 7 (frets 10–14)
How to use the Bb Natural Minor Scale
Solos and melodies in a minor key, rock, metal and ballads.
Practice tip. The natural minor shares its notes with the major scale a minor third above, so one pattern gives you both.
Chords in Bb Natural Minor
These seven chords are built from the notes of the Bb Natural Minor Scale, and are the ones you will hear in songs in this key.
| Numeral | Chord |
|---|---|
| i | Bbm |
| ii° | Cdim |
| III | Db |
| iv | Ebm |
| v | Fm |
| VI | Gb |
| VII | Ab |
More Natural Minor scales and related scales
FAQ
What are the notes of the Bb Natural Minor Scale?
The Bb Natural Minor Scale contains Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab.
What is the Bb Natural Minor Scale used for?
Natural Minor is the standard minor scale (Aeolian mode). Use it for solos and melodies in a minor key.
How many notes are in the Natural Minor scale?
7 notes: Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, then the root Bb again an octave higher.
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