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A# Dorian Mode

Also known as: Doric Mode

Minor with a hopeful twist. The raised 6th gives it a brighter, jazzier feel than natural minor.

A# Dorian Mode Notes

A#1
C2
C#♭3
D#4
F5
G6
G#♭7
A#8

Notes: A# - C - C# - D# - F - G - G# - A#

Scale Formula & Intervals

Interval Pattern

W-H-W-W-W-H-W

W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)

Scale Degrees

1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - ♭7

Scale degrees relative to the root note

Semitones from Root

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Famous Songs Using This Scale

1

So What

Miles Davis

2

Oye Como Va

Santana

3

Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles

Practice Tips for A# Dorian Mode

  • Natural minor with a raised 6th degree
  • The 2nd mode of the major scale
  • Perfect for minor 7th chords (i7)
  • The 'jazz minor' sound in many contexts

Common Genres

JazzFunkR&BRockFolkCeltic