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September 12, 2013 By Richie Leave a Comment

Dorian mode


Dorian mode is a seven note scale with a numeric formula of 1-2-♭3-4-5-6-♭7-8/1 and is the second of seven modes from the Ionian/Major scale. Dorian mode has a minor tonality and is essentially a natural minor scale with a major sixth interval.


Dorian profile

Numeric formula 1-2-♭3-4-5-6-♭7-8/1
Notation formula (key of C) C-D-E♭-F-G-A-B♭-C/1
Stepping whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half, whole
Tonal tone, semi-tone, tone, tone, tone, semi-tone, tone
Harmonized triads (key of C) Cmi / Dmi / E♭ / F / Gmi / A⁰/ B♭
Harmonized tetrads (key of C) Cmi7 / Dmi7 / E♭MA7 / F7 / Gmi7 / Ami7(♭5) / B♭MA7


Dorian scale patterns

  • Pattern #1
  • Pattern #2
  • Pattern #3
  • Pattern #4
  • Pattern #5
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Dorian mode scale pattern #1
Dorian mode scale pattern #2
Dorian mode scale pattern #3
Dorian mode scale pattern #4
Dorian mode scale pattern #5
Scale pattern reading guide
All notes on guitar neck
Guitar octave chart guide


Dorian audio sample(s)

C Dorian scale pattern #4 https://www.ricguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/dorian-mode/c-dorian-mode-scale-pattern-4.mp3




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