E Dorian scale

The E Dorian scale is a seven-note scale consisting of the notes E, F♯, G, A, B, C♯, and D. The scale corresponds to a natural minor scale with the sixth degree raised a half step.

The E Dorian scale is a mode of the D major scale. It contains the same notes but starts on the second degree of the major scale.

Name
E Dorian scale
Synonym
E Dorian mode
Notes
E F♯ G A B C♯ D E
Intervals
1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7 1
Formula
2-1-2-2-2-1-2
Type
heptatonic (7 notes per octave)

E Dorian scale on piano

E Dorian scale on guitar

E Dorian scale on ukulele

E Dorian scale on the staff