What Is The Dorian Mode - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #30

The video tutorial explains the Dorian mode, a minor mode with a minor third between its root and third. It compares the Dorian mode to the minor scale, highlighting the raised sixth scale degree. The tutorial demonstrates building the Dorian mode on D and B flat, showing how it relates to the A flat major scale. It also discusses chords that can be created in the Dorian mode and provides musical examples like 'Scarborough Fair' and Sibelius's Sixth Symphony.

What is the defining characteristic of the Dorian mode compared to the minor scale?

How do you construct a Dorian scale starting on D?

What is the difference between the Dorian scale and the D minor scale?

Explain why the B flat Dorian scale uses pitches from the A flat major scale.

What types of chords can be created from the Dorian mode?