A Dorian scale

Notes: A · B · C · D · E · F# · G

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

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in A Dorian

1P Degree

Minor Diagrams

2M Degree

Minor Diagrams

3m Degree

Major Diagrams

4P Degree

Major Diagrams

5P Degree

Minor Diagrams

6M Degree

F#dim

Diminished Diagrams

7m Degree

Major Diagrams

The A dorian scale is a 7-note diatonic sequence used across many songs. Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

Chords built on the 1P, 4P, and 5P degrees usually provide the main harmonic movement.