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The Dorian scale
Play the smooth, soulful Dorian mode from D to D: D E F G A B C D.
Notice the bright major 6th (B natural) inside a minor framework. It's the hallmark sound of jazz standards.
Do you have a piano nearby?
I can listen through your microphone while you play on real keys. You can change this at any time — nothing is locked in.
Read the note, then play it on your piano.
Use finger 1 of your right hand.
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Read the highlighted note from the staff and play it.
AC4
SD4
DE4
FF4
GG4
HA4
JB4
KC5
LD5
;E5
'F5
]G5
A5
B5
C6
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