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Chords
B
Dorian with Minor Second
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m2-M2-M2-M2-M2-m2
B
C
D
E
F♯
G♯
A
E
B
D
A
E
C
G♯
1
F♯
A
E
B
F♯
2
D
C
3
G♯
B
F♯
G♯
4
A
E
C
D
A
5
G♯
6
B
F♯
D
A
E
B
7
C
C
8
G♯
E
B
F♯
9
D
A
C
D
10
F♯
G♯
11
E
B
D
A
E
12
C
G♯
13
F♯
A
E
B
F♯
14
D
C
15
G♯
B
F♯
G♯
16
A
E
C
D
A
17
G♯
18
B
F♯
D
A
E
B
19
C
C
20
G♯
E
B
F♯
21
D
A
C
D
22
F♯
G♯
23
E
B
D
A
E
24

Basic Scale Information

  • Name: Dorian with Minor Second
  • Type: Altered modal scale
  • Formula: 1 – ♭2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7
  • Relation with Major Scale: Derived from the melodic minor scale with the second lowered.

Theoretical Aspects

  • Sound Character: Mysterious and melancholic, it retains the modal color of the Dorian but with a more oriental expressiveness thanks to the minor second.
  • Typical Chord: m7(♭2)
  • Modal Context: Used to evoke dark or mystical atmospheres, it is ideal for modal improvisations on non-tonal minor chords.
  • Harmonic Use: Applicable to modal progressions or static vamps, where an exotic and less Western touch is desired.

Musical Context

  1. Musical Styles: Jazz, World, Ethnic, Experimental
  2. Songs using the scale:
    • Impressions (modal version) - John Coltrane
    • Within You Without You - The Beatles
    • The Inner Mounting Flame - Mahavishnu Orchestra
    • Caravan - Duke Ellington
  3. Evoked Atmosphere: Shadowy, hypnotic, rich in tension and mystery.

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