A Dorian scale
The A Dorian scale is a seven-note scale consisting of the notes A, B, C, D, E, F♯, and G. The scale corresponds to a natural minor scale with the sixth degree raised a half step.
The A Dorian scale is a mode of the G major scale. It contains the same notes but starts on the second degree of the major scale.
Name
A Dorian scale
Synonym
A Dorian mode
Notes
A B C D E F♯ G A
Intervals
1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7 1
Formula
2-1-2-2-2-1-2
Type
heptatonic (7 notes per octave)