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 |
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| 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
Dorian audio sample(s)
| C Dorian scale pattern #4 |
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