A Dorian scale
ukulele fretboard
G
Gb7
G#
A1
A#
B2
Cb3
C#
D4
D#
E5
F
F#6
Gb7
C
Cb3
C#
D4
D#
E5
F
F#6
Gb7
G#
A1
A#
B2
Cb3
E
E5
F
F#6
Gb7
G#
A1
A#
B2
Cb3
C#
D4
D#
E5
A
A1
A#
B2
Cb3
C#
D4
D#
E5
F
F#6
Gb7
G#
A1
3
5
7
10
The A Dorian scale has the formula 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, 6, b7 with notes A, B, C, D, E, F#, G
The Dorian scale is the second of the seven modes, and is considered a type of minor scale. It is distinguished from the minor scale by having a major 6th note. This scale is often used in popular music in place of the natural minor scale.