G Dorian scale on piano
G Dorian: a minor mode with a bright sixth, much used in jazz, funk and folk.
| Notes | G – A – B♭ – C – D – E – F – G |
|---|---|
| Steps | W – H – W – W – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step) |
How to play the G 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 G Dorian
Build a chord on every note of the scale using only notes from the scale:
| Step | Triad | Seventh chord |
|---|---|---|
| i | G minor | Gm7 |
| ii | A minor | Am7 |
| III | B♭ major | B♭maj7 |
| IV | C major | C7 |
| v | D minor | Dm7 |
| vi° | E diminished | Em7♭5 |
| VII | F major | Fmaj7 |
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