A Dorian
A · B · C · D · E · F♯ · G
A Dorian is a natural minor scale with a raised sixth, and that single change lifts it from sad to cool and slightly wistful. It's the definitive modal-jazz sound, and just as important in funk, soul, Latin, and Celtic music. If a minor vamp sounds more groovy than mournful, Dorian is usually why.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where A Dorian has been identified to match well with the track.
Allows for a jazzier approach over minor 7 chords with its inclusion of a raised 6th, providing richness and depth.
Contains a natural 6th which introduces a jazzy feel, enhancing improvisation.
A dorian scale can add a jazzy and intriguing tone over the A7 chord.
Adds a jazz-influenced flavor to the blues context, enriching your solos with its characteristic raised 6th note.
The dorian mode introduces a brighter color to the blues and aligns well with the minor tonality of this track.
Gives a minor feel that complements minor 7 chords and adds a jazzy texture.
Flows nicely over the A minor 7 chord, offering a different modal perspective.
Provides a minor tonality that complements the minor sections of the track, offering a fresh palette of notes for exploration.
This mode highlights the key characteristic of funk, brightening some of the minor sounds to give a more rounded jazz-funk tone.
This mode adds a major 6th to the minor pentatonic scale, giving a brighter tonality to solos.