Dorian Mode

The video tutorial explains the Dorian Mode, a minor mode characterized by a minor third between its root and third. It demonstrates how to build the Dorian Mode on D and B Flat, highlighting the differences from the minor scale. The tutorial also covers the chords that can be created in Dorian Mode and provides musical examples like 'Scarborough Fair' and Sibelius's Sixth Symphony.

What distinguishes the Dorian Mode from the natural minor scale?

• A lowered 3rd scale degree

• A raised 5th scale degree

• A lowered 7th scale degree

• A raised 6th scale degree

If you build a Dorian scale on B Flat, which major scale's pitches does it use?

• B Flat major scale

• C major scale

• A Flat major scale

• D major scale

What is the second mode in a major scale?

• Ionian

• Phrygian

• Lydian

• Dorian

Which chord is diminished in the Dorian Mode?

• The sixth chord

• The fourth chord

• The seventh chord

• The first chord

Which of the following pieces of music is an example of the Dorian Mode?

• Vivaldi's Four Seasons

• Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

• Scarborough Fair

• Mozart's Requiem