D Dorian scale on piano
D Dorian: a minor mode with a bright sixth, much used in jazz, funk and folk.
| Notes | D – E – F – G – A – B – C – D |
|---|---|
| Steps | W – H – W – W – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step) |
How to play the D Dorian scale
Keep the thumb on white keys and pass it under after the longest group of fingers you can use; never put the thumb on a black key. Practise slowly, hands separately first. Start slowly with the metronome and keep every note even.
Chords in D Dorian
Build a chord on every note of the scale using only notes from the scale:
| Step | Triad | Seventh chord |
|---|---|---|
| i | D minor | Dm7 |
| ii | E minor | Em7 |
| III | F major | Fmaj7 |
| IV | G major | G7 |
| v | A minor | Am7 |
| vi° | B diminished | Bm7♭5 |
| VII | C major | Cmaj7 |
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