D Dorian scale

Notes: D · E · F · G · A · B · C

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

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in D Dorian

1P Degree

Minor Diagrams

2M Degree

Minor Diagrams

3m Degree

Major Diagrams

4P Degree

Major Diagrams

5P Degree

Minor Diagrams

6M Degree

Bdim

Diminished Diagrams

7m Degree

Major Diagrams

The D 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.