What are the notes of the G Dorian scale?

The notes are G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F.

What is the pattern of the G Dorian scale?

The sequence of steps is W – H – W – W – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7.

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G Dorian scale

The G Dorian scale is made of the notes G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7.

Modes · 7 notes

Note names

1G
2A
♭3B♭
4C
5D
6E
♭7F

PatternW – H – W – W – W – H – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

The seven scales you get by starting from each degree of the major scale. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Chords built on the scale

iGmG B♭ D
iiAmA C E
IIIB♭B♭ D F
IVCC E G
vDmD F A
vi°EdimE G B♭
VIIFF A C

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G Dorian scale?: The notes are G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F.
What is the pattern of the G Dorian scale?: The sequence of steps is W – H – W – W – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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