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SCALE · ON TROMBONE

D𝄪 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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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title D𝄪 Dorian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 title D𝄪 Dorian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
D𝄪1234567partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — D𝄪 sounds partial 2
partial 1 — E1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — E2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — B2 (+2¢)3partial 4 — E3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — G♯3 (-14¢)5partial 6 — B3 (+2¢)6partial 7 — D4 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — E4 (+0¢)8partial 9 — F♯4 (+4¢)9partial 10 — G♯4 (-14¢)10partial 11 — A♯4 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — B4 (+2¢)12
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Questions
What notes are in the D𝄪 Dorian scale?

The D𝄪 Dorian scale uses the notes D𝄪, E𝄪, F𝄪, G𝄪, A𝄪, B𝄪, C𝄪 (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 D𝄪 to get the D𝄪 Dorian scale.

What chords work over D𝄪 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 D𝄪 Dorian on Trombone?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

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.