E Dorian

E Dorian

dorian

Intermediate

Root: E

7 notes

Notes in Scale

E

Root

F#

Major 2nd

G

Minor 3rd

A

Perfect 4th

B

Perfect 5th

C#

Major 6th

D

Minor 7th

Dorian mode - minor with raised 6th, jazz and funk sound

Sound Character

Timbre

Diverse, unique

Emotion

Depends on specific mode

Suitable Genres

Jazz, Fusion, Film Music

Quick Reference

Root Note

E

Scale Type

dorian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

2♯

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Re mode

Common Music Genres

Jazz

Funk

R&B

Rock

Tags

mode

minor

jazz