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D Dorian
1 – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7
ABOUT THIS SCALE
A minor mode with a natural sixth. Dorian is widely used in rock, funk, jazz and modal improvisation.
GUITAR FRETBOARD
D Dorian
Standard tuning — E A D G B E — open through fret 24.
Scale note
Root
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The scale follows a practical two-octave route across nearby
strings and frets. The note currently sounding turns bright white.
JAM OVER THIS
Key of D
Chord progression ideas
Classic Dorian Vamp
i7 – IV7 – i7
Dm7
→
G7
→
Dm7
The major IV chord emphasizes Dorian's natural sixth, which separates it from natural minor.
Modal Groove
i7 – ♭VII – IV7 – i7
Dm7
→
C
→
G7
→
Dm7
A strong funk, rock and modal-jam progression that keeps the Dorian character obvious.