B♯ Jazz Minor
The jazz convention of melodic minor — raised 6th and 7th in both directions. Distinct from the classical form, which descends as natural minor.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the B♯ Jazz Minor scale?
The B♯ Jazz Minor scale uses the notes B♯, C𝄪, D♯, E♯, F𝄪, G𝄪, A𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Jazz Minor scale formula?
The Jazz Minor scale follows the interval pattern W H W W W W H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on B♯ to get the B♯ Jazz Minor scale.
What chords work over B♯ Jazz Minor?
Jazz minor's modes include the altered scale over V7alt and Lydian dominant over V7. Works well over m-maj7, m6, and the modern jazz minor sound.
How do I finger B♯ Jazz Minor on Bassoon?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Jazz Minor scale?
The jazz convention of melodic minor — raised 6th and 7th in both directions. Distinct from the classical form, which descends as natural minor.