Ab Dorian Scale

The Ab Dorian scale has a deep, jazz-inflected minor sound. As the second mode of Gb major, it offers rich tonal color for guitarists exploring sophisticated minor-key improvisations.

Also known as

G# Dorian
Ab Dorian Mode
G# Dorian Mode

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7

Notes

AbBbBDbEbFGb

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the Ab Dorian scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

i G# Minor

ii A# Minor

III B Major

IV C# Major

v D# Minor

vi° F dim

VII F# Major

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