Fretify - G Dorian with Minor Second

Standard

Scales

Chords

G

Dorian with Minor Second

Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m2-M2-M2-M2-M2-m2

G

A♭

B♭

C

D

E

F

E

G

D

E

F

C

A♭

B♭

F

1

E

2

G

D

B♭

F

C

G

3

A♭

A♭

4

E

C

G

D

5

B♭

F

A♭

B♭

6

D

E

7

C

G

B♭

F

C

8

A♭

E

9

D

F

C

G

D

10

B♭

A♭

11

E

G

D

E

12

F

C

A♭

B♭

F

13

E

14

G

D

B♭

F

C

G

15

A♭

A♭

16

E

C

G

D

17

B♭

F

A♭

B♭

18

D

E

19

C

G

B♭

F

C

20

A♭

E

21

D

F

C

G

D

22

B♭

A♭

23

E

G

D

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

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