D shape · frets 2-6
E Dorian, D shape: the box around the D-shape E chord, taken from the C box of D Major (Ionian).
D 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.
- Notes
- E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D
- Steps
- W-H-W-W-W-H-W
- Sharps and flats
- F#, C#
- All 5 positions
- D shape (frets 2-6); C shape (frets 4-8); A shape (frets 6-10); G shape (frets 9-13); E shape (frets 11-15)
1E2F#b3G4A5B6C#b7D
Full fretboard map
Every E 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 E 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.
C shape · frets 4-8
E Dorian, C shape: the box around the C-shape E chord, taken from the A box of D Major (Ionian).
C 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---|
A shape · frets 6-10
E Dorian, A shape: the box around the A-shape E chord, taken from the G box of D Major (Ionian).
A 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|
G shape · frets 9-13
E Dorian, G shape: the box around the G-shape E chord, taken from the E box of D Major (Ionian).
G 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---|
E shape · frets 11-15
E Dorian, E shape: the box around the E-shape E chord, taken from the D box of D Major (Ionian).
E 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|