C♯ Dorian
C♯ · D♯ · E · F♯ · G♯ · A♯ · B
C♯ Dorian is a natural minor scale with a raised sixth, and that single change lifts it from sad to cool and slightly wistful. It's the definitive modal-jazz sound, and just as important in funk, soul, Latin, and Celtic music. If a minor vamp sounds more groovy than mournful, Dorian is usually why.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where C♯ Dorian has been identified to match well with the track.
A versatile scale, offers a minor feeling while maintaining melodic interest throughout transitional sections.
Use the Dorian scale to add a jazzy, bluesy feel to your improvisations; great for the soul genre.
A versatile choice that captures a smooth blend of the minor and major elements present in funk.
The C# Dorian mode adds versatility, especially over the major chord shifts in the progression.