A♭ Dorian
Minor with a raised 6th — the wistful folk / modal-jazz mode. So Long, Marianne; Eleanor Rigby; modal jazz on m7 chords.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the A♭ Dorian scale?
The A♭ Dorian scale uses the notes A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F, G♭ (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 A♭ to get the A♭ Dorian scale.
What chords work over A♭ 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 A♭ Dorian on Flute?
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.