A Dorian
A Dorian
Dorian
Intermediate
Root: A
7 notes
Dorian mode - minor with raised 6th, jazz and funk sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
A
RootB
Major 2ndC
Minor 3rdD
Perfect 4thE
Perfect 5thF#
Major 6thG
Minor 7thInterval Details
A
Root
B
Major 2nd
C
Minor 3rd
D
Perfect 4th
E
Perfect 5th
F#
Major 6th
G
Minor 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3m - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7m
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
Compare with natural minor: only differs in the 6th. Great over m7 chords.
Alternate Names
Re mode
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Funk
R&B
Rock
Tags
mode
minor
jazz
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
A
Scale Type
dorian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
1♯
Difficulty
Intermediate