G Dorian Banjo 5 String Scale
Banjo 5 String scale in Standard (Open G) tuning — fretboard diagram
G Dorian in Standard (Open G) — Notes and Intervals
The G Dorian scale is the second mode of the major scale, offering a soulful and sophisticated minor sound. On Banjo 5 String, it contains the notes G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F. Because it features a major sixth, it sounds brighter and more hopeful than the natural minor. It is the go-to scale for jazz, funk, and modal blues. The diatonic chords of G Dorian are Gm7, Am7, BbMaj7, C7, Dm7, Em7b5, FMaj7. Commonly used in Funk, Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul, Blues. Notable players include Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, D'Angelo. Use over m7, m9, m11, m13 chords. The go-to scale for any minor chord in funk, jazz, and soul. Works especially well over long minor vamps.
Notes: G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 4P, 5P, 6M, 7m
Degrees: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
Formula: W-H-W-W-W-H-W
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Standard (Open G) (D-B-G-D-G)
Diatonic Chords
Gm7 — Am7 — B♭Maj7 — C7 — Dm7 — Em7♭5 — FMaj7