C# Dorian
C# Dorian
Dorian
Intermediate
Root: C#
7 notes
Dorian mode - minor with raised 6th, jazz and funk sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C#
RootD#
Major 2ndE
Minor 3rdF#
Perfect 4thG#
Perfect 5thA#
Major 6thB
Minor 7thInterval Details
C#
Root
D#
Major 2nd
E
Minor 3rd
F#
Perfect 4th
G#
Perfect 5th
A#
Major 6th
B
Minor 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3m - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7m
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
Compare with natural minor: only differs in the 6th. Great over m7 chords.
Alternate Names
Re mode
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Funk
R&B
Rock
Tags
mode
minor
jazz
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
C#
Scale Type
dorian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♯
Difficulty
Intermediate