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.
Funk Rock Beat Guitar Backing Track A Minor C Major
The C Dorian mode provides a slightly jazzy feel to solos, perfect for funk music's flexible harmony.
Uptown Rhythm | Robert Cray Style R&B Backing Track in C Major l BT 712
The Dorian mode works well over minor chords, helping to emphasize the soulful quality in the Gm and Fm sections.
Soft Summer Bossa – Smooth Jazz Backing Track in C Major (108 bpm)
Use the C Dorian scale over the Dm7 chord to add a modal flavor, offering a minor, jazzy feel.
Drifting Away Blues Ballad Guitar Backing Track in C Minor l BT 665
The Dorian mode offers expressive melodic textures and works well over the C minor and F minor chords.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Cm – Chill Groove 90BPM
The C Dorian mode allows for additional melodic range and harmony within the jam track, enhancing chord changes with a jazz/soul touch.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Cm - Smooth Vibe 91BPM
The Dorian mode captures a soulful essence, allowing you to highlight the unique minor 7th and 6th intervals that weave beautifully through the track's chord structure.
Crying Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in C minor
The C Dorian scale introduces a 9 and 6 which add color, giving intermediate players a platform to explore more unique melodic possibilities.
Neo Soul Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in C major
The C dorian mode adds a little bluesy feel, especially effective over the Em7 and Am7 chords.
Sweet Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in C Minor (Cm7) l BT 568
The C dorian scale provides a rich palette over m7 chords, seamlessly transitioning into the bluesy minor tonality while adding a jazzy twist.
Laid All the Way Back Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in G minor
The C dorian scale fits well over the C major and C minor chords, offering a jazzy flavor to your playing.