A♭ dorian scale (piano)
The A♭ dorian scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areA♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ dorian scale
- Find the root note. Start on A♭. The shaded keys show the A♭ dorian scale ascending from the root up to the next A♭ an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The A♭ dorian scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in A♭.
Notes in the A♭ dorian scale
The A♭ dorian scale is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy. Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭.
A♭ dorian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ dorian scale?
The A♭ dorian scale contains the notes A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭.
What is the A♭ dorian scale used for?
It is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy.
Is the A♭ dorian piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.