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C dorian #4 scale
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C dorian #4 scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The C dorian #4 scale, known in Eastern Europe as the Ukrainian Dorian or Misheberak, has a deeply soulful, crying quality. On ukulele, the notes are C, D, Eb, F#, G, A, Bb. It is a pillar of Jewish Klezmer music and traditional Balkan folk songs. The diatonic chords of C dorian #4 are C minor, D major, Eb major, F# diminished, G minor, A diminished, Bb augmented. Commonly used in Klezmer, Balkan Folk, Metal, Film Scores. Notable players include Itzhak Perlman, Bregovic, System of a Down. Use over m7 chords in Klezmer and Balkan contexts. The #4 adds the exotic 'weeping' quality that defines these traditions.
The C dorian #4 scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-H-3H-H-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: C minor, D major, Eb major, F# diminished, G minor, A diminished, Bb augmented.
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dorian #4 is the 4th mode of the Harmonic Minor scale. View C Harmonic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m7 chords in Klezmer and Balkan contexts. The #4 adds the exotic 'weeping' quality that defines these traditions.