Bb algerian scale

The Bb algerian scale consists of the Bb (Perfect unison), C (Major second), Db (Minor third), E (Diminished fifth), F (Perfect fifth), Gb (Minor sixth) and A (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the Bb algerian scale

How to play the Bb algerian scale

  1. Find Bb (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play C (Major second) — 2 semitones above Bb
  3. Play Db (Minor third) — 3 semitones above Bb
  4. Play E (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above Bb
  5. Play F (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above Bb
  6. Play Gb (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above Bb
  7. Play A (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above Bb
  8. Play all 7 notes in ascending order to perform the Bb algerian scale

Scales with same root

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

Bb chords

A# chords

C chords

C# chords

Db chords

E chords

F chords

F# chords

Gb chords

A chords