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D Dorian ♯4 scale
The D Dorian ♯4 scale is made of the notes D, E, F, G♯, A, B, C. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.
Modes of the harmonic minor · 7 notes
Note names
- 1D
- 2E
- ♭3F
- ♯4G♯
- 5A
- 6B
- ♭7C
PatternW – H – W+H – H – W – H – W(W = whole step, H = half step)
The seven scales you get by starting from each degree of the harmonic minor: they fit the chords of minor cadences. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.
Put it into practice
The scale played in thirds over one octave: one of the exercises MEG generates from this scale.
This scale is not part of the demo: in the MEG app you will find it in every key, with 24 patterns.
Chords built on the scale
Frequently asked questions
- What are the notes of the D Dorian ♯4 scale?
- The notes are D, E, F, G♯, A, B, C.
- What is the pattern of the D Dorian ♯4 scale?
- The sequence of steps is W – H – W+H – H – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.