C Dorian
Learn the C Dorian scale on guitar: notes (C, D, E♭, F, G, A, B♭), interval formula, positions, and an interactive audio tool.
Enharmonic name: CQuick answer
A minor mode with a subtle lift from its major sixth. Its notes are C, D, E♭, F, G, A, B♭.
Positions
6 string E
Fret: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11
5 string A
Fret: 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
4 string D
Fret: 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12
3 string G
Fret: 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12
2 string B
Fret: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11
1 string E
Fret: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11
Notes
- CR
- DM2
- E♭m3
- FP4
- GP5
- AM6
- B♭m7
Intervals
R · M2 · m3 · P4 · P5 · M6 · m7
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C Dorian scale?
C · D · E♭ · F · G · A · B♭