A dorian scale

A dorian

  • AR
  • B2
  • C♭3
  • D4
  • E5
  • F♯6
  • G♭7

Positions

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Solo over i–iv–v–i in A minor →Memorize this scale →

How it is built

  • A minor scale with a natural 6th: F♯ instead of F. Seven notes.
  • F♯ against the flat third C is the dorian color. It is the sound of minor funk, Santana, and most minor-key jazz.
  • Same notes as G major, started from its second degree.

Chords that fit A dorian

Other A scales