What are the diatonic chords of E Dorian B2?

The diatonic chords of E Dorian B2 are built by harmonizing each degree of the scale in thirds. The scale degrees are 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7 and the intervals are H-W-W-W-W-H-W. The triads are: Em, Faug, GM, AM, Bdim, C#dim, Dm.

What is scale harmonization?

Scale harmonization is the process of building chords from each degree of a scale by stacking thirds. Each note of the scale becomes the root of a chord, producing a set of diatonic chords (triads and seventh chords) that naturally belong to that key.

What is Practice Mode in the Scale Harmonizer?

Practice Mode is an interactive study tool that cycles through all diatonic chords with a synchronized fretboard visualization (switch between scale and arpeggio view), adjustable tempo (40–240 BPM), and audio playback. It includes ii-V-I progressions and secondary dominant exercises — the fretboard automatically shows the contextually correct scale for each chord (e.g., Dorian for the ii, Mixolydian for the V7).

E dorian b2 chords

All ukulele chords for the E dorian b2 scale

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E dorian b2 scale diatonic chords

IE minor

IIF aug

IIIG major

IVA major

VB dim

VIC♯ dim

VIID minor

E dorian b2 scale seventh chords

IE m7

IIF major seventh flat sixth

F - A - C♯ - E

IIIG 7

IVA 7

VB m7♭5

VIC♯ m7♭5

VIID mmaj7

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E dorian b2 scale — ukulele chords and intervals

The harmonized E dorian b2 scale generates a dark, sophisticated chord family that combines Dorian warmth with the Phrygian-like tension of a flat second. The chords from E dorian b2 are E minor, F augmented, G major, A major, B diminished, C# diminished, D minor. The i-bII movement is both brooding and elegant, used in modern jazz and film scoring to evoke complexity and unease. The chord family provides smooth voice leading options between minor and dominant harmonies. Commonly used in Jazz, Film Scores, Fusion, Contemporary. Notable players include Wayne Shorter, Kenny Garrett, Brad Mehldau.

The E dorian b2 scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7.

Intervals: H-W-W-W-W-H-W.

Diatonic chords: E minor, F augmented, G major, A major, B diminished, C# diminished, D minor.

Degrees	Chord
I	E minor
ii	F augmented
iii	G major
IV	A major
V	B diminished
vi	C# diminished
vii°	D minor

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (E minor) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (F augmented) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (G major) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (A major) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (B diminished) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (C# diminished) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (D minor) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the E dorian b2 scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the E dorian b2 scale on ukulele.

dorian b2 is the 2nd mode of the Melodic Minor scale. View E Melodic minor scale

Related Scales

How to Use This Scale

Use over m7, m9, sus(b9) chords. Works on the ii chord in a minor ii-V-i when you want extra tension.