{"id":25405,"date":"2023-04-15T09:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=25405"},"modified":"2025-10-08T11:56:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:56:50","slug":"music-modes-dorian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes-dorian\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dorian mode: A comprehensive guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Illustration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhungle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nhung L\u00ea (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Nhung L\u00ea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dorian mode is one of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>the seven common diatonic modes.<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most popular and versatile of these modes, the Dorian mode can be used in an incredibly wide variety of musical contexts. In this article, let&#8217;s discuss what exactly the Dorian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use the table of contents below to quickly navigate to a specific section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#WhatIsDorian\"><strong>What is the Dorian mode?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Intervals\"><strong>Dorian mode intervals<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#KeysTable\"><strong>The Dorian scale in all &#8220;keys&#8221;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Songs\"><strong>Songs that use the Dorian mode<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#HowToUse\"><strong>How to use the Dorian mode in your songs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"WhatIsDorian\">What is the Dorian mode?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Dorian mode<\/strong> is a mode that&#8217;s in many ways similar to minor, but features a raised sixth (\u266f\u02c66) as its distinguishing feature. If we started on D, then its ascending scale would consist of D, E, F, G, A, B, C, and D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.13.41-PM-1024x90.png\" alt=\"The D Dorian scale\" class=\"wp-image-25979 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.13.41-PM-1024x90.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.13.41-PM-400x35.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.13.41-PM-355x31.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.13.41-PM-768x67.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.13.41-PM-1536x135.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.13.41-PM-2048x179.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/90;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio alignwide\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/D-Dorian-scale.mp3\" preload=\"auto\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">The D Dorian scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history of Dorian mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dorian mode gets its name from the Dorian Greeks, who were among the four main ethnic groups in ancient Greece. Early iterations such as that of the enharmonic genus featured quarter tones, which are intervals that are even smaller than semitones that are seldom seen in modern Western music. The mode saw further evolutions via the Byzantine church in medieval theory, where it could include a B\u266d&nbsp;&#8216;by license,&#8217; in addition to a B\u266e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the modern Dorian mode is understood as a strictly diatonic scale that corresponds to all of the white keys on the piano from D to D, as seen above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Intervals\">Dorian mode intervals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can decipher from the previous example, the Dorian mode consists of the following intervals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major second<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flat third<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect fourth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect fifth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major sixth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flat seventh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were to sequence an ascending scale, the intervals could be expressed in shorthand as <strong>WHWWWHW<\/strong> (\u2018whole half whole, whole whole half whole\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you familiarize yourself with this pattern, you can apply it to construct a Dorian scale off of any other root note. For example, the C Dorian mode would consist of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E\u266d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B\u266d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"99\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.38.39-PM-1024x99.png\" alt=\"The C Dorian scale\" class=\"wp-image-25983 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.38.39-PM-1024x99.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.38.39-PM-400x39.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.38.39-PM-355x34.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.38.39-PM-768x74.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.38.39-PM-1536x148.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-14-at-6.38.39-PM-2048x198.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/99;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the difference between the Dorian and natural minor scales?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The raised sixth is the key differentiator between the Dorian and natural minor scales, as mentioned in our initial definition. Depending on how this interval is treated, the mode can sound mysterious, delicate, grand, dark, and more\u2014we&#8217;ll take a listen to some specific examples shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"KeysTable\">The Dorian mode in all &#8220;keys&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While familiarizing yourself with the sequence of intervals is far more valuable (and easier) than memorizing every scale one-by-one, here\u2019s a table outlining the Dorian scale associated with every root note for easy reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Root<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes in the Dorian scale<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>C \u2013 D \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G \u2013 A \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C\u266f<\/td><td>C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D\u266d<\/td><td>D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F\u266d \u2013 G\u266d \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C\u266d \u2013 D\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>D \u2013 E \u2013 F \u2013 G \u2013 A \u2013 B \u2013 C \u2013 D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D\u266f<\/td><td>D\u266f \u2013 E\u266f \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f \u2013 B\u266f \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E\u266d<\/td><td>E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G\u266d \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G \u2013 A \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D \u2013 E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>F \u2013 G \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F\u266f<\/td><td>F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u266d<\/td><td>G\u266d \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d\u266d \u2013 C\u266d \u2013 D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F\u266d \u2013 G\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G<\/td><td>G \u2013 A \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D \u2013 E \u2013 F \u2013 G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u266f<\/td><td>G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E\u266f \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u266d<\/td><td>A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C\u266d \u2013 D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G\u266d \u2013 A\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>A \u2013 B \u2013 C \u2013 D \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G \u2013 A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u266f<\/td><td>A\u266f \u2013 B\u266f \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E\u266f \u2013 F\u266f\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B\u266d<\/td><td>B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A \u2013 B<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes-lydian\/\" target=\"_blank\">our article on the Lydian mode,<\/a> we use the term \u201ckey\u201d loosely to refer to these because modes don\u2019t follow the same functional behaviors of traditional major and minor keys, which are a requisite of the term in its strictest definition. Also note that several of these are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-melody\/#:~:text=This%20means%20that,are%20labeled%20below%3A\" target=\"_blank\">enharmonically equivalent<\/a>\u2014for example, the modes built off of A\u266f and B\u266d share all of the same pitches, but are simply expressed differently in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Songs\">Songs that use the Dorian mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams&#8217; &#8220;Get Lucky&#8221; and Lizzo&#8217;s &#8220;About Damn Time&#8221; to Charli xcx and Rina Sawayama&#8217;s &#8220;Beg for You&#8221; and Koji Kondo&#8217;s &#8220;Song of Storms&#8221; (from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/legend-of-zelda-overworld-harmony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Legend of Zelda<\/a><\/em>), various songs in an incredibly wide array of genres make use of the Dorian mode. In the tutorial video below, we examine the chord progressions of these songs and others to break down how the distinctive raised sixth is used to achieve different moods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"These Mysterious Chord Progressions You SHOULD Know (FREE MIDI)\" width=\"370\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G4FzapGOoIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download free MIDI chord progressions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to explore chord progressions like the ones we highlighted in the video in your own DAW, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dorian-MIDI-Progressions.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the MIDI files for absolutely free here.<\/a> We&#8217;ve also included some bonus progressions to further help spark your creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f5a2734ea82e3ec51d9db4acbad33d87\" style=\"background-color:#62daff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New subscribers can try all of Splice\u2014including 200 monthly sample download credits, full access to all premium INSTRUMENT presets, and more\u2014for $4.99\/mo.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"HowToUse\">How to use the Dorian mode in your songs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As heard in the examples referenced above, there\u2019s truly no single \u2018right\u2019 way to use the Dorian mode. Depending on your arrangement, harmonies, and more, the mode can sound anything from mystical to playful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, below we\u2019ve highlighted a few ideas that you can experiment with to develop your own unique applications and associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use the Dorian mode as the harmonic foundation of your music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re always gravitating towards major and natural minor by default and want to try building a song entirely around a new palette, the Dorian mode can be just the right thing for you. Although it only has one pitch that separates it, the raised sixth alone introduces enough new color to spark a wealth of new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, try dragging any of the provided MIDI chord progressions into your DAW, and constructing a melody over it. What happens when you refrain from using the raised sixth in your melody until you hit a ii chord or IV chord? What happens when you play it over a chord that it isn&#8217;t voiced in? There are no hard rules, so feel free to experiment freely here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Use the Dorian mode as a passing color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also no need to use the Dorian mode (or any other mode, for that matter) as the sole harmonic backbone of your composition. In fact, many pieces will simply borrow its color in idividual sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Linkin Park&#8217;s &#8220;Burning in the Skies,&#8221; for example. The song uses a i &#8211; III &#8211; VII &#8211; IV chord progression in the intro and verse, with the guitar riff and vocal melody also emphasizing the raised sixth (an F\u266f) over the last chord. However, in the chorus, the song transitions to A minor, as indicated by the total absence of the F\u266f and the introduction of the VI chord (F major).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/74d6TJmbOtWswxvbQ3m1eu?si=f15dfd3e56c54ed3\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By oscillating between the Dorian mode and natural minor, Linkin Park are able to evoke a unique emotional color for each section in the song. The raised sixth makes the verse feel introspective yet larger-than-life, while the flattened sixth adds an emotional intensity to the chorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply this idea in your own compositions by treating the Dorian mode as more of a borrowed color\u2014use it to create a fleeting moment of intrigue, and then revert to minor, major, or perhaps even a different mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Experiment with chord inversions, seventh chords, and extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When thinking about chord progressions, we often underestimate the impact that inversions can have in achieving different emotional nuances. Whether it&#8217;s for smoother voice leading or to intentionally highlight certain intervals, try experimenting with different inversions of the same chord. In the tutorial video, we demonstrate this idea by using the Chord Pad mode in Cubase to quickly compare different inversion options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also don&#8217;t hesitate to add sevenths, ninths, and other intervals to your chords to introduce even more color. How does a ii<sup>7<\/sup> chord impact your chord progression compared to a ii triad? It&#8217;s important to be intentional with your seventh chords and extensions, but don&#8217;t hesitate from exploring them to arrive to your own creative conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s no one way to use it, the Dorian mode provides a fresh yet familiar color that\u2019s a great addition to any composer\u2019s toolkit. Hopefully this article gave you a foundation for how it\u2019s structured, showcased a couple of its different emotional sides, and provided you with some initial ideas for using it that you can apply to create your own musical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any questions around using modes in your music? What topics in music theory would you like to see us cover next? Start a conversation with us and other music creators via <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/splice\" target=\"_blank\">the Splice Discord.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Continue your exploration of modes in music:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all music modes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s discuss what the Dorian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":25992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1886,1889,1699,1696],"tags":[165,1633,641,1807,1626],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dorian Mode: A Comprehensive Guide - Blog | Splice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ready to explore Dorian mode? 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