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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN BB

G𝄪 Dorian

Minor with a raised 6th — the wistful folk / modal-jazz mode. So Long, Marianne; Eleanor Rigby; modal jazz on m7 chords.

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title G𝄪 Dorian Verovio
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G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪F𝄪G𝄪E𝄪E𝄪E𝄪
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Questions
What notes are in the G𝄪 Dorian scale?

The G𝄪 Dorian scale uses the notes G𝄪, A𝄪, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E𝄪, F𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Dorian scale formula?

The Dorian scale follows the interval pattern W H W W W H W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on G𝄪 to get the G𝄪 Dorian scale.

What chords work over G𝄪 Dorian?

Dorian works over m7 chords and the minor-mode 'modal jazz' II–V–I substitute. Think 'So What' over D Dorian.

How do I finger G𝄪 Dorian on Clarinet in Bb?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Dorian scale?

Minor with a raised 6th — the wistful folk / modal-jazz mode. So Long, Marianne; Eleanor Rigby; modal jazz on m7 chords.