B Flat Six Pentatonic Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
B Flat Six Pentatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Flat Six Pentatonic scale is a modern synthetic pentatonic used to imply the sound of the melodic minor system. On Ukulele, its notes are B, C#, D#, F#, G. It provides a poignant and slightly altered texture to major melodies, making it a favorite for contemporary jazz players looking for fresh melodic paths. Commonly used in Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Post-Bop. Notable players include Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel. Use over Maj7, mMaj7, and altered dominant chords. A modern jazz tool for fresh melodic paths.
Notes: B, C#, D#, F#, G
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 5P, 6m
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 b5
Formula: W-W-WH-H-4
Number of notes: 5
How to Play B Flat Six Pentatonic on Ukulele
On ukulele, find B on the fret 2 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. With 5 notes, this scale fits neatly on the ukulele's short fretboard without requiring large stretches.
The B Flat Six Pentatonic scale contains 3 sharps (C#, D#, F#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Set a metronome to 80 BPM and play the B Flat Six Pentatonic scale in groups of four notes, shifting the starting note each repetition. This builds muscle memory across the entire scale range. After a week, try improvising short 4-bar phrases using only these notes.
This scale works well over simple power chord progressions or a 12-bar blues in B. Try a B5 - F#5 - G5 progression.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, the B Flat Six Pentatonic scale sounds particularly charming when played as a melodic pattern over fingerpicked chord shapes. Try integrating scale tones into your strumming patterns for a more sophisticated sound.
The B Flat Six Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (B, C#, D#, F#, G). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for B Flat Six Pentatonic
The B Flat Six Pentatonic scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 5-note pentatonic scale, 2-notes-per-string patterns are the most ergonomic way to traverse the fretboard. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore B Flat Six Pentatonic Further
- Harmonize the B Flat Six Pentatonic scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
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