C shape · frets 0-4
C Dorian, C shape: the box around the C-shape C chord, taken from the A box of A# Major (Ionian).
C shape tab (0-4) e |----1-----3---| B |----1-----3--4| G |-0-----2--3---| D |-0--1-----3---| A |-0--1-----3---| E |----1-----3---|
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C Dorian Mode
Learn the C Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb
- Steps
- W-H-W-W-W-H-W
- Sharps and flats
- Eb, Bb
- All 5 positions
- C shape (frets 0-4); A shape (frets 2-6); G shape (frets 5-9); E shape (frets 7-11); D shape (frets 10-14)
1C2Db3Eb4F5G6Ab7Bb
Full fretboard map
Every C Dorian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
CAGED
Five C Dorian positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck. Each one surrounds a CAGED chord shape; see how the five shapes connect in the CAGED system.
A shape · frets 2-6
C Dorian, A shape: the box around the A-shape C chord, taken from the G box of A# Major (Ionian).
A shape tab (2-6) e |----3-----5--6| B |----3--4-----6| G |-2--3-----5---| D |----3-----5---| A |----3-----5--6| E |----3-----5--6|
G shape · frets 5-9
C Dorian, G shape: the box around the G-shape C chord, taken from the E box of A# Major (Ionian).
G shape tab (5-9) e |-5--6-----8---| B |----6-----8---| G |-5-----7--8---| D |-5-----7--8---| A |-5--6-----8---| E |-5--6-----8---|
E shape · frets 7-11
C Dorian, E shape: the box around the E-shape C chord, taken from the D box of A# Major (Ionian).
E shape tab (7-11) e |----8----10-11| B |----8----10-11| G |-7--8----10---| D |-7--8----10---| A |----8----10---| E |----8----10-11|
D shape · frets 10-14
C Dorian, D shape: the box around the D-shape C chord, taken from the C box of A# Major (Ionian).
D shape tab (10-14) e |10-11----13---| B |10-11----13---| G |10----12------| D |10----12-13---| A |10----12-13---| E |10-11----13---|