C shape
E Dorian inherits the C window from D Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
C shape tab (2-6) e |-2--3-----5---| B |-2--3-----5---| G |-2-----4------| D |-2-----4--5---| A |-2-----4--5---| E |-2--3-----5---|
Guitar scale companion
E Dorian Mode
Learn the E Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1E2F#b3G4A5B6C#b7D
Full fretboard map
Every E Dorian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five E Dorian positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck.
A shape
E Dorian inherits the A window from D Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
A shape tab (4-8) e |----5-----7---| B |----5-----7--8| G |-4-----6--7---| D |-4--5-----7---| A |-4--5-----7---| E |----5-----7---|
G shape
E Dorian inherits the G window from D Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
G shape tab (6-10) e |----7-----9-10| B |----7--8----10| G |-6--7-----9---| D |----7-----9---| A |----7-----9-10| E |----7-----9-10|
E shape
E Dorian inherits the E window from D Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
E shape tab (9-13) e |-9-10----12---| B |---10----12---| G |-9----11-12---| D |-9----11-12---| A |-9-10----12---| E |-9-10----12---|
D shape
E Dorian inherits the D window from D Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
D shape tab (11-15) e |---12----14-15| B |---12----14-15| G |11-12----14---| D |11-12----14---| A |---12----14---| E |---12----14-15|