C Dorian Mode on Piano
Here you can learn how to play the Dorian Mode in the key of C on the Piano. As well as the scale notes, degrees and patterns of the C Dorian Mode, where available we also provide suggested Piano fingerings. In the Piano view below, you can display the notes of the C Dorian Mode mapped out onto the Piano keyboard and switch between the notes, degrees, intervals or, if we have them, suggested Piano fingerings.
Notes Ascending
C, D, E♭, F, G, A, B♭, C
Notes Descending
C, B♭, A, G, F, E♭, D, C
Pattern Ascending
T, S, T, T, T, S, T
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Pattern Descending
T, S, T, T, T, S, T
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Intervals Ascending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| C > C | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| C > D | 2 | Major 2nd (M2) |
| C > E♭ | 3 | minor 3rd (m3) |
| C > F | 5 | Perfect 4th (P4) |
| C > G | 7 | Perfect 5th (P5) |
| C > A | 9 | Major 6th (M6) |
| C > B♭ | 10 | minor 7th (m7) |
| C > C | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Intervals Descending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| C > C | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| C > B♭ | 2 | Major 2nd (M2) |
| C > A | 3 | minor 3rd (m3) |
| C > G | 5 | Perfect 4th (P4) |
| C > F | 7 | Perfect 5th (P5) |
| C > E♭ | 9 | Major 6th (M6) |
| C > D | 10 | minor 7th (m7) |
| C > C | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Music Theory
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Chords related to C Dorian Mode
Related Triads
These chords have been built using the notes of the C Dorian Mode. The chords are in degree order and shown in Roman numerals (lowercase = minor/diminished, uppercase = Major/Augmented).
i Chord - C Minor
ii Chord - D Minor
♭III Chord - E♭ Major
IV Chord - F Major
v Chord - G Minor
vio Chord - A Diminished
♭VII Chord - B♭ Major
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