D Dorian
D Dorian
Dorian
Intermediate
Root: D
7 notes
Dorian mode - minor with raised 6th, jazz and funk sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
D
RootE
Major 2ndF
Minor 3rdG
Perfect 4thA
Perfect 5thB
Major 6thC
Minor 7thInterval Details
D
Root
E
Major 2nd
F
Minor 3rd
G
Perfect 4th
A
Perfect 5th
B
Major 6th
C
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
D
Scale Type
dorian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
None
Difficulty
Intermediate