eBGDAE 123456789101112131415 F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D F G A A# C D D# F G

C Dorian Scale

The C Dorian scale is a minor scale with a raised 6th degree, giving it a lighter, jazzier feel than natural minor. It's the second mode of Bb major and is essential for funk, jazz, and fusion guitar.

Also known as

  • C Dorian Mode

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7

Notes

CDD#FGAA#

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the C Dorian scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

Explore this scale on the interactive fretboard tool