G shape
Bb Dorian uses G# major CAGED box locations; Bb remains the modal 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
Bb Dorian Mode
Learn the Bb Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1Bb2Cb3Db4Eb5F6Gb7Ab
Full fretboard map
Every Bb Dorian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five Bb 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
Bb Dorian uses G# major CAGED box locations; Bb remains the modal 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
Bb Dorian uses G# major CAGED box locations; Bb remains the modal 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
Bb Dorian uses G# major CAGED box locations; Bb remains the modal 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
Bb Dorian uses G# major CAGED box locations; Bb remains the modal 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---|