E♭ dorian scale

E♭ dorian

  • E♭R
  • F2
  • G♭♭3
  • A♭4
  • B♭5
  • C6
  • D♭♭7

Positions

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

How it is built

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

Chords that fit E♭ dorian

Other E♭ scales