C Dorian Scale & Harmony

Visual fretboard patterns and harmonized chords for C dorian. The notes in this scale are: C · D · Eb · F · G · A · Bb.

Theory Note: A soulful, jazzy minor sound. Common in Blues and Funk.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in C Dorian

1P Degree Minor Diagrams → C · Eb · G

2M Degree Minor Diagrams → D · F · A

3m Degree Major Diagrams → Eb · G · Bb

4P Degree Major Diagrams → F · A · C

5P Degree Minor Diagrams → G · Bb · D

6M Degree Diminished Diagrams → A · C · Eb

7m Degree Major Diagrams → Bb · D · F

About C Dorian Harmony

Understanding the harmonized chords in the C dorian scale is essential for songwriting and chord progressions. These diatonic chords are built specifically from the notes C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb.

Beginner Theory Tip

Click on the chord names above to see how those specific notes align with the full dorian scale on the fretboard. This helps you visualize how to solo over these specific chord changes.