Dorian b2 (Phrygian #6) on Guitar
The Dorian b2 scale takes the Dorian formula and lowers the second: 1 b2 b3 4 5 6 b7. It is the second mode of melodic minor, and some theory books list it as Phrygian #6, since it is Phrygian with a natural sixth.
The mix of a dark second and a bright sixth puts its sound somewhere between Phrygian and Dorian. Pick a key below to see the notes and shapes.
C Dorian b2 Scale: box pattern, position 1
Structure
How the dorian b2 scale is built:
The dorian b2 scale is built from the degrees 1 b2 b3 4 5 6 b7, which gives the step pattern H-W-W-W-W-H-W (W = whole step, H = half step).
Counting in semitones from the root: 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10. That makes it a 7-note scale.
It is mode 2 of the Melodic Minor Scale, so both scales share the same notes from a different starting point.
It is also known as Phrygian #6.
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Giancarlo is a musician (teaching guitar since 2000), software engineer, AI consultant and published researcher
