F Dorian Scale
Notes: F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D, E♭
On piano
On the guitar neck
Every note of the scale on the first 12 frets. The root is highlighted. High E string on top, as in tab.
Chords in this scale
Other F scales
MajorNatural MinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicBluesPhrygianLydianMixolydianLocrian
Dorian scale in other keys
About the dorian scale
Dorian is a minor mode with a raised sixth. It sounds minor but hopeful, and is common in jazz, funk, rock and folk music. Step pattern: W – H – W – W – W – H – W. W = whole step (2 frets), H = half step (1 fret).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F dorian scale?
The F dorian scale is F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D, E♭.