F Dorian scale on piano
F Dorian: a minor mode with a bright sixth, much used in jazz, funk and folk.
| Notes | F – G – A♭ – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F |
|---|---|
| Steps | W – H – W – W – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step) |
How to play the F 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 F Dorian
Build a chord on every note of the scale using only notes from the scale:
| Step | Triad | Seventh chord |
|---|---|---|
| i | F minor | Fm7 |
| ii | G minor | Gm7 |
| III | A♭ major | A♭maj7 |
| IV | B♭ major | B♭7 |
| v | C minor | Cm7 |
| vi° | D diminished | Dm7♭5 |
| VII | E♭ major | E♭maj7 |
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