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C Dorian Mode
Also known as: Doric Mode
Minor with a hopeful twist. The raised 6th gives it a brighter, jazzier feel than natural minor.
Scale Facts & Direct Summary
The C Dorian Mode consists of the pitches C, D, D#, F, G, A, A#. Its interval formula is W-H-W-W-W-H-W with relative steps 0-2-3-5-7-9-10. It is widely used in Jazz, Funk, R&B music for its distinct minor with a hopeful twist. the raised 6th gives it a brighter, jazzier feel than natural minor..
C Dorian Mode Notes
C1
D2
D#♭3
F4
G5
A6
A#♭7
C8
Notes: C - D - D# - F - G - A - A# - C
Scale Formula & Intervals
Interval Pattern
W-H-W-W-W-H-W
W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)
Scale Degrees
1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - ♭7
Scale degrees relative to the root note
Semitones from Root
02357910
Famous Songs Using This Scale
1
So What
Miles Davis
2
Oye Como Va
Santana
3
Eleanor Rigby
The Beatles
Practice Tips for C Dorian Mode
- ✓Natural minor with a raised 6th degree
- ✓The 2nd mode of the major scale
- ✓Perfect for minor 7th chords (i7)
- ✓The 'jazz minor' sound in many contexts
Common Genres
JazzFunkR&BRockFolkCeltic
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