A-flat Dorian scale
The A-flat 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-flat Dorian scale is a mode of the G-flat major scale. It contains the same notes but starts on the second degree of the major scale.
Name
A-flat Dorian scale
Synonym
A-flat 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)