E Dorian on the Circle of Fifths

E Dorian: E F♯ G A B C♯ D, 2 sharps (F♯ C♯). See its neighbours on the circle and every mode that shares its notes.

E Dorian

• Notes: E F♯ G A B C♯ D
• Key signature: 2 sharps (F♯ C♯)

Same notes, other roots

• D Major
• E Dorian
• F♯ Phrygian
• G Lydian
• A Mixolydian
• B Minor
• C♯ Locrian

Next to it on the circle

• B Dorian (a fifth up, one sharp more)
• A Dorian (a fifth down, one flat more)

See it on an instrument

• E Dorian on guitar
• E Dorian on piano