B Minor Scale on Guitar: Positions & Theory

In this lesson we’re going to take a look at the B Minor Scale on guitar. We’ll explore the scale formula, notes that make up the scale, chords that are found within the scale and the five positions of the B minor scale. Let’s get started.Notes of B Minor ScaleThe B minor scale is a 7-note diatonic scale that contains five natural notes and two sharps. It’s composed of the following notes:B – C# – D – E – F# – G – AIntervalsAll minor scales share the same interval qualities. The intervals for B minor are as follows:RootMajor 2ndMinor 3rdPerfect 4thPerfect 5thMinor 6thMinor 7thBelow we see the relationship between the notes and intervals of the B minor scale, with the root note highlighted in orange.Scale StructureThe natural minor scale is made up of a specific pattern of whole steps and half steps between the notes of the scale which make up the interval qualities of the scale.For B minor we have the following pattern of whole and half steps:Whole Step – Half Step – Whole Step – Whole...