Dorian Mode

The Dorian mode is a minor scale with a raised 6th degree, giving it a slightly brighter quality than natural minor. It is the characteristic sound of jazz and Celtic music.

Formula: W-H-W-W-W-H-W   C Dorian Mode: C – D – D# – F – G – A – A#

Choose a Key

C Dorian Mode G Dorian Mode D Dorian Mode A Dorian Mode E Dorian Mode B Dorian Mode F# Dorian Mode F Dorian Mode Bb Dorian Mode Eb Dorian Mode Ab Dorian Mode Db Dorian Mode

Related Scales

natural minormajor

Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic W C
2 Supertonic H D
♭3 Minor Mediant W D#
4 Subdominant W F
5 Dominant W G
6 Major Submediant H A
♭7 Subtonic W A#