Dorian Mode

Original music – spontaneous compositions created in real time using the Dorian mode. Learn more about the Dorian mode, which notes it uses, and how it sounds by listening to my videos and clicking through to linked music theory articles.

03/07/2026

Cycles of Coloured Sands — Improvisation in F Dorian, D Aeolian & G Lydian

In this video you can hear me playing a piece of piano music I improvised and named Cycles of Coloured… Read More
01/07/2026

Dulcamara — Improvisation in B Dorian, E Mixolydian ♭6, E Major, G♯ Aeolian & B Mixolydian ♭6

Here is a video capturing a freeform improvisation of mine which I named Dulcamara. Dulcamara means bittersweet, and comes from… Read More
28/06/2026

A Desert World Feels Rain — Improvisation in F & C Dorian ♯4, G Mixolydian ♭6 & Phrygian Dominant, F Dorian, A♭ & D♭ Lydian, C Phrygian

Here is a video capturing a freeform improvisation of mine which I named A Desert World Feels Rain. The idea… Read More
26/06/2026

Elemental Shades of One Heart — Improvisation in G Ionian Augmented, G Aeolian, G♯ Dorian & G Lydian

In this video you can hear me playing a piece of music I improvised and named Elemental Shades of One… Read More
22/06/2026

Finding A Magical Path — Improvisation in E♭ Lydian ♯2; C & E♭ Dorian; G, C & F Mixolydian ♭6

This video captures a piano improvisation of mine which I named Finding a Magical Path. It represents the sense of… Read More
17/06/2026

Within an Otherworld — Improvisation in D Dorian ♯4, E Lydian, E Aeolian & D Dorian

Here is a video where you can hear me playing a piece of music I improvised and named Within an… Read More
12/06/2026

The Shape of the Ocean — Improvisation in C Dorian, G Mixolydian ♭6, C Aeolian, A♭ Lydian, C Dorian ♯4 & D Mixolydian ♭6

Experiencing the Tides: Part II Here is a video of a piece of music I improvised and named The Shape… Read More
10/06/2026

A Story in the Waves — Improvisation in C♯ Aeolian & E Dorian

Experiencing the Tides: Part I In this video you can hear me playing a piece of music I improvised and… Read More
08/06/2026

Song of Alpenglow — Improvisation in E♭ Major, F Dorian & F Harmonic Minor

Here is a video of another freeform improvisation of mine which I called Song of Alpenglow. Alpenglow is an optical… Read More
01/06/2026

Melodies of a Shared Breath — Improvisation in E♭ Major, F Dorian & D Phrygian

This video captures a freeform improvisation of mine which I called Melodies of a Shared Breath. The title symbolises connection… Read More
27/05/2026

Moonwake on the Indigo — Improvisation in E Dorian ♭2, E Dorian, C Lydian ♯2 & E Aeolian

Here is a video of an improvised piece of music of mine which I called Moonwake on the Indigo. A… Read More
20/05/2026

Willow’s Night Reflection — Improvisation in C Dorian, G Phrygian, D Mixolydian ♭6 & C Phrygian

Here is a video capturing an improvisation of mine which I named Willow’s Night Reflection. Weeping willow trees represent mourning… Read More