G shape
A# Dorian inherits the G window from G# Major (Ionian) while A# remains the displayed root.
G shape tab (0-4) e |----1-----3--4| B |----1--2-----4| G |-0--1-----3---| D |----1-----3---| A |----1-----3--4| E |----1-----3--4|
Guitar scale companion
A# Dorian Mode
Learn the A# Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1A#2B#b3C#4D#5E#6F##b7G#
Full fretboard map
Every A# Dorian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five A# Dorian positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck.
E shape
A# Dorian inherits the E window from G# Major (Ionian) while A# remains the displayed root.
E shape tab (3-7) e |-3--4-----6---| B |----4-----6---| G |-3-----5--6---| D |-3-----5--6---| A |-3--4-----6---| E |-3--4-----6---|
D shape
A# Dorian inherits the D window from G# Major (Ionian) while A# remains the displayed root.
D shape tab (5-9) e |----6-----8--9| B |----6-----8--9| G |-5--6-----8---| D |-5--6-----8---| A |----6-----8---| E |----6-----8--9|
C shape
A# Dorian inherits the C window from G# Major (Ionian) while A# remains the displayed root.
C shape tab (8-12) e |-8--9----11---| B |-8--9----11---| G |-8----10------| D |-8----10-11---| A |-8----10-11---| E |-8--9----11---|
A shape
A# Dorian inherits the A window from G# Major (Ionian) while A# remains the displayed root.
A shape tab (10-14) e |---11----13---| B |---11----13-14| G |10----12-13---| D |10-11----13---| A |10-11----13---| E |---11----13---|