Topmusicanswers
- What are the notes of a Dorian scale?
- What is the Dorian mode guitar?
- How do you find the Dorian scale?
What are the notes of a Dorian scale?
List of Dorian scales
| Key | Notes in the Dorian scale |
|---|---|
| G | G – A – Bb – C – D – E – F – G |
| G# | G# – A# – B – C# – D# – E# – F# – G# |
| Ab | Ab – Bb – Cb – Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab |
| A | A – B – C – D – E – F# – G – A |
What is the Dorian mode guitar?
On the guitar, Dorian mode is the second mode of the major scale. It's the sound that's created when the 2nd scale degree is functioning as the tonic. Because it features a f3rd and centers on a minor chord, it's considered a minor mode. Drawing from the G major scale, Dorian mode looks like this: G major.
How do you find the Dorian scale?
The Dorian scale is a minor scale and is used to play over minor chords. By stacking up thirds you can determine over what chord you can play your scale. If you take the first, third and fifth note (1-b3-5) of the dorian scale you will have a minor chord.
