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G♯ Dorian mode

G♯ A♯ B C♯ D♯ E♯ F♯

Formula: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7

A minor scale with a major 6th, the note that sets it apart from natural minor. The sound of the minor ii chord and of modal vamps.

It has the same notes as G♭ major, starting from G♯.

On the neck, frets 0 to 12

eBGDAE3579126♭712♭345♭3456♭712♭312♭3456♭756♭712♭342♭3456♭716♭712♭345

The 1st string (high e) is at the top, as in the app. The root is filled.

Open it in the app: 3. Scales & Modes, in G♯

The Dorian mode in other keys