C shape
D# Dorian uses C# major CAGED box locations; D# remains the modal root.
C shape tab (1-5) e |-1--2-----4---| B |-1--2-----4---| G |-1-----3------| D |-1-----3--4---| A |-1-----3--4---| E |-1--2-----4---|
Guitar scale companion
D# Dorian Mode
Learn the D# Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1D#2E#b3F#4G#5A#6B#b7C#
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 (3-7) e |----4-----6---| B |----4-----6--7| G |-3-----5--6---| D |-3--4-----6---| A |-3--4-----6---| E |----4-----6---|
G shape
D# Dorian uses C# major CAGED box locations; D# remains the modal root.
G shape tab (5-9) e |----6-----8--9| B |----6--7-----9| G |-5--6-----8---| D |----6-----8---| A |----6-----8--9| E |----6-----8--9|
E shape
D# Dorian uses C# major CAGED box locations; D# remains the modal root.
E shape tab (8-12) e |-8--9----11---| B |----9----11---| G |-8----10-11---| D |-8----10-11---| A |-8--9----11---| E |-8--9----11---|
D shape
D# Dorian uses C# major CAGED box locations; D# remains the modal root.
D shape tab (10-14) e |---11----13-14| B |---11----13-14| G |10-11----13---| D |10-11----13---| A |---11----13---| E |---11----13-14|