C shape
D Dorian uses C major CAGED box locations; D remains the modal root.
C shape tab (0-4) e |-0--1-----3---| B |-0--1-----3---| G |-0-----2------| D |-0-----2--3---| A |-0-----2--3---| E |-0--1-----3---|
Guitar scale companion
D Dorian Mode
Learn the D Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1D2Eb3F4G5A6Bb7C
Full fretboard map
Every D Dorian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five D Dorian positions
These static CAGED boxes show the same scale in practical four- to five-fret areas before you explore the full neck.
A shape
D Dorian uses C major CAGED box locations; D remains the modal root.
A shape tab (2-6) e |----3-----5---| B |----3-----5--6| G |-2-----4--5---| D |-2--3-----5---| A |-2--3-----5---| E |----3-----5---|
G shape
D Dorian uses C major CAGED box locations; D remains the modal root.
G shape tab (4-8) e |----5-----7--8| B |----5--6-----8| G |-4--5-----7---| D |----5-----7---| A |----5-----7--8| E |----5-----7--8|
E shape
D Dorian uses C major CAGED box locations; D remains the modal root.
E shape tab (7-11) e |-7--8----10---| B |----8----10---| G |-7-----9-10---| D |-7-----9-10---| A |-7--8----10---| E |-7--8----10---|
D shape
D Dorian uses C major CAGED box locations; D remains the modal root.
D shape tab (9-13) e |---10----12-13| B |---10----12-13| G |-9-10----12---| D |-9-10----12---| A |---10----12---| E |---10----12-13|