Scale library · Dorian

The Dorian scale in all twelve keys.

Formula 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7, step pattern W–H–W–W–W–H–W. In C it is C D E♭ F G A B♭. It is the scale for minor-seventh chords, especially the ii chord in a major ii–V–I and modal minor vamps. Pick a key below to see it drawn on the guitar fretboard or piano keyboard and hear it played.