Dorian i-bVII-IV Chord Progression
The Dorian i-bVII-IV is the chord progression i-bVII-IV. In the key of C minor it is Cm Bb F, and in the Nashville Number System it is written 1m b7 4.
Chords from outside the key of C minor: F.
Jump to the chords and audio in C, G, D, A and E
Why it works
Take the Mixolydian I-bVII-IV and make the tonic minor. The major IV carries the Dorian raised sixth, and bVII to IV is the same falling fourth as in rock double-plagal motion. It sounds moody but open.
Songs that use it
These are the chords as played in each song, in the song's own key.
| Song | Artist | Section | Chords | Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked Game | Chris Isaak | intro and verse | Bm A E | B minor |
| The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) | Ylvis | verse | C#m B F# | C# minor |
Dorian i-bVII-IV Chord Progression: Chords and Audio in C, G, D, A and E
Press play to hear each key. The diagrams show the shapes used in the audio, and every chord links to its full page.
More progressions like this one
- Minor i-bIII-IV: Cm Eb F
- Dorian i-bIII-bVII-IV: Cm Eb Bb F
- Dorian i-ii vamp: Cm7 Dm7
- Phrygian vamp: Cm Db
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Giancarlo is a musician (teaching guitar since 2000), software engineer, AI consultant and published researcher
FAQ
What are the chords of the Dorian i-bVII-IV in each key?
In C minor: Cm Bb F. In G minor: Gm F C. In D minor: Dm C G. In A minor: Am G D. In E minor: Em D A.
Which songs use the Dorian i-bVII-IV?
Songs that use it include Wicked Game by Chris Isaak, The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) by Ylvis.
