Scale Formula
W-H-W-W-W-H-W
Interval pattern
Scale Notes:
D - E - F - G - A - B - C
Intervals:
Root, Major 2nd, Minor 3rd, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th, Major 6th, Minor 7th
Why Learn This Scale?
- •Jazz improvisation
- •Fusion guitar
- •Progressive rock
- •Celtic music
- •Modern pop ballads
Common Keys
D Dorian
A Dorian
E Dorian
G Dorian
Fretboard Patterns
Dorian Pattern 1
Position 1Fret 0 - Dorian Pattern 1
Starting fret: 0
Open D Dorian - showcases the characteristic major 6th interval
💡 Tip: Open D Dorian - showcases the characteristic major 6th interval
Practice Exercises
Major 6th Focus
70-110 BPMModal sound and jazz phrasing
Emphasize the characteristic major 6th interval
Steps:
- 1.Practice scales emphasizing the 6th degree
- 2.Create phrases that highlight the major 6th
- 3.Work on jazz-style articulation
- 4.Practice over minor 7th chords
Music Theory
Parent Scale
This scale is derived from the major-scale
Chord Tones
1
b3
5
b7
Famous Uses
"So What"
by Miles Davis
Key: D Dorian
"Scarborough Fair"
by Simon & Garfunkel
Key: D Dorian
"Another Brick in the Wall"
by Pink Floyd
Key: D Dorian
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