C# Dorian — diatonic chords

Minor mode with a raised 6th. Widely used in jazz and rock.

7 chords · one per scale degree

Diatonic triads

Chord details

Degree	Numeral	Chord	Quality
1	i	C#m	Minor
2	ii	D#m	Minor
3	III	E	Major
4	IV	F#	Major
5	v	G#m	Minor
6	vi°	A#°	Diminished
7	VII	B	Major

Dorian in other keys

C C#D D#E F F#G G#A A#B

Scale diagram

View C# Dorian fretboard diagram →

Other scales in C#

C# Major C# Natural Minor C# Harmonic Minor C# Melodic Minor C# Phrygian C# Lydian

About the C# Dorian scale's harmony

The C# Dorian scale produces the following diatonic triads: C#m, D#m, E, F#, G#m, A#°, B. These chords all use only the notes of the C# Dorian scale. The Roman numerals (i–ii–III–IV–v–vi°–VII) show the function of each chord within the key.