What are the diatonic chords of E Dorian #4?

The diatonic chords of E Dorian #4 are built by harmonizing each degree of the scale in thirds. The scale degrees are 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 and the intervals are W-H-3H-H-W-H-W. The triads are: Em, F#M, GM, A#dim, Bm, C#dim, Daug.

What is scale harmonization?

Scale harmonization is the process of building chords from each degree of a scale by stacking thirds. Each note of the scale becomes the root of a chord, producing a set of diatonic chords (triads and seventh chords) that naturally belong to that key.

What is Practice Mode in the Scale Harmonizer?

Practice Mode is an interactive study tool that cycles through all diatonic chords with a synchronized fretboard visualization (switch between scale and arpeggio view), adjustable tempo (40–240 BPM), and audio playback. It includes ii-V-I progressions and secondary dominant exercises — the fretboard automatically shows the contextually correct scale for each chord (e.g., Dorian for the ii, Mixolydian for the V7).

E dorian #4 chords

All ukulele chords for the E dorian #4 scale

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Chord Voicings

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Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

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E dorian #4 scale diatonic chords

IE minor

IIF♯ major

IIIG major

IVB♭ dim

VB minor

VIC♯ dim

VIID aug

E dorian #4 scale seventh chords

IE m7

IIF♯ 7

IIIG maj7

IVB♭ dim7

VB mmaj7

VIC♯ m7♭5

VIID major seventh flat sixth

D - F♯ - A♯ - C♯

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Ukulele fretboard diagram

E dorian #4 scale — ukulele chords and intervals

Harmonizing the E dorian #4 scale produces a deeply soulful chord family with both Dorian warmth and a raised fourth that adds a Lydian sparkle. The chords of E dorian #4 are E minor, F# major, G major, A# diminished, B minor, C# diminished, D augmented. This is the harmonic foundation of Klezmer music, where the i-IV#-v pattern creates the characteristic crying, joyful sound. The augmented fourth adds an exotic tension that distinguishes this from standard Dorian harmony. Commonly used in Klezmer, Balkan Folk, Metal, Film Scores. Notable players include Itzhak Perlman, Bregovic, System of a Down.

The E dorian #4 scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

Intervals: W-H-3H-H-W-H-W.

Diatonic chords: E minor, F# major, G major, A# diminished, B minor, C# diminished, D augmented.

Degrees	Chord
I	E minor
ii	F# major
iii	G major
IV	A# diminished
V	B minor
vi	C# diminished
vii°	D augmented

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (E minor) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (F# major) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (G major) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (A# diminished) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (B minor) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (C# diminished) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (D augmented) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the E dorian #4 scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the E dorian #4 scale on ukulele.

dorian #4 is the 4th mode of the Harmonic Minor scale. View E Harmonic minor scale

Related Scales

How to Use This Scale

Use over m7 chords in Klezmer and Balkan contexts. The #4 adds the exotic 'weeping' quality that defines these traditions.