Dorian Scale
Dorian is the second mode of the major scale — a minor scale with a raised sixth. That one note is what makes it sound brighter and less mournful than natural minor, and it is why Dorian carries so much folk, modal jazz and rock writing.
Dorian scale formula
- Rumus
- W–H–W–W–W–H–W
Dorian scale in every key
Other scale types
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What is the Dorian scale?
Dorian is the second mode of the major scale — a minor scale with a raised sixth. That one note is what makes it sound brighter and less mournful than natural minor, and it is why Dorian carries so much folk, modal jazz and rock writing.
What is the formula for the Dorian scale?
The Dorian scale follows the step pattern W–H–W–W–W–H–W, where H is a half step and W is a whole step.
