DorianThe Dorian mode is a type of minor scale known for its unique jazz and blues sound. It is one of the seven musical modes derived from the major scale but starts on the second degree. This mode is characterized by a specific pattern of whole and half steps.In the Dorian scale, the steps are as follows: Whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half, whole. Starting on D (a common choice for Dorian due to its scale on the white keys of a piano without needing sharps or flats), the scale looks like this:D, E, F, G, A, B, C, DHere are the distances between the notes:

• D to E: whole step
• E to F: half step
• F to G: whole step
• G to A: whole step
• A to B: whole step
• B to C: half step
• C to D: whole step

These intervals give the Dorian scale its distinctive minor feel with a brightened sixth. The Dorian mode can be started on any note to create various Dorian scales. For example, an A Dorian scale would be:A, B, C, D, E, F#, G, ANotice that F is raised to F# to maintain the pattern of whole and half steps characteristic of the Dorian mode.