C Dorian

C Dorian

dorian

Intermediate

Root: C

7 notes

Notes in Scale

C

Root

D

Major 2nd

Eb

Minor 3rd

F

Perfect 4th

G

Perfect 5th

A

Major 6th

Bb

Minor 7th

Dorian mode - minor with raised 6th, jazz and funk sound

Sound Character

Timbre

Diverse, unique

Emotion

Depends on specific mode

Suitable Genres

Jazz, Fusion, Film Music

Quick Reference

Root Note

C

Scale Type

dorian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

2♭

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Re mode

Common Music Genres

Jazz

Funk

R&B

Rock

Tags

mode

minor

jazz