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