G shape
A Dorian uses G major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
G shape tab (0-4) e |-0-----2--3---| B |-0--1-----3---| G |-0-----2------| D |-0-----2------| A |-0-----2--3---| E |-0-----2--3---|
Guitar scale companion
A Dorian Mode
Learn the A Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1A2Bb3C4D5E6F#b7G
Full fretboard map
Every A Dorian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five A Dorian positions
These static CAGED boxes show the same scale in practical four- to five-fret areas before you explore the full neck.
E shape
A Dorian uses G major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
E shape tab (2-6) e |-2--3-----5---| B |----3-----5---| G |-2-----4--5---| D |-2-----4--5---| A |-2--3-----5---| E |-2--3-----5---|
D shape
A Dorian uses G major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
D shape tab (4-8) e |----5-----7--8| B |----5-----7--8| G |-4--5-----7---| D |-4--5-----7---| A |----5-----7---| E |----5-----7--8|
C shape
A Dorian uses G major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
C shape tab (7-11) e |-7--8----10---| B |-7--8----10---| G |-7-----9------| D |-7-----9-10---| A |-7-----9-10---| E |-7--8----10---|
A shape
A Dorian uses G major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
A shape tab (9-13) e |---10----12---| B |---10----12-13| G |-9----11-12---| D |-9-10----12---| A |-9-10----12---| E |---10----12---|