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Modes · G root

G Dorian

The 2nd mode of the major scale. Minor-sounding but with a raised 6th, giving it a bright, funky quality compared to natural minor.

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Notes in G Dorian

GRoot
A2nd
A#3rd
C4th
D5th
E6th
F7th
GOctave

Hear G Dorian

Dorian in All 12 Keys

CC#D♭DD#E♭EFF#G♭GG#A♭AA#B♭B

Other Scales from G

G MajorDiatonicG Natural MinorDiatonicG Harmonic MinorMinor VariantsG Melodic MinorMinor VariantsG PhrygianModesG LydianModesG MixolydianModesG LocrianModesG Major PentatonicPentatonicG Minor PentatonicPentatonic

Often Confused With

G Natural MinorDiatonicG Melodic MinorMinor VariantsG PhrygianModesG LydianModes

About the G Dorian Scale

The G dorian scale contains the notes G, A, A#, C, D, E, F, G. It follows the interval pattern 2-1-2-2-2-1-2 and belongs to the modes family.

The 2nd mode of the major scale. Minor-sounding but with a raised 6th, giving it a bright, funky quality compared to natural minor. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.