G shape · frets 0-4
G Dorian, G shape: the box around the G-shape G chord, taken from the E box of F Major (Ionian).
G shape tab (0-4) e |-0--1-----3---| B |----1-----3---| G |-0-----2--3---| D |-0-----2--3---| A |-0--1-----3---| E |-0--1-----3---|
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G Dorian Mode
Learn the G Dorian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F
- Steps
- W-H-W-W-W-H-W
- Sharps and flats
- Bb
- All 5 positions
- G shape (frets 0-4); E shape (frets 2-6); D shape (frets 5-9); C shape (frets 7-11); A shape (frets 9-13)
1G2Ab3Bb4C5D6Eb7F
Full fretboard map
Every G 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 G 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.
E shape · frets 2-6
G Dorian, E shape: the box around the E-shape G chord, taken from the D box of F Major (Ionian).
E shape tab (2-6) e |----3-----5--6| B |----3-----5--6| G |-2--3-----5---| D |-2--3-----5---| A |----3-----5---| E |----3-----5--6|
D shape · frets 5-9
G Dorian, D shape: the box around the D-shape G chord, taken from the C box of F Major (Ionian).
D shape tab (5-9) e |-5--6-----8---| B |-5--6-----8---| G |-5-----7------| D |-5-----7--8---| A |-5-----7--8---| E |-5--6-----8---|
C shape · frets 7-11
G Dorian, C shape: the box around the C-shape G chord, taken from the A box of F Major (Ionian).
C shape tab (7-11) e |----8----10---| B |----8----10-11| G |-7-----9-10---| D |-7--8----10---| A |-7--8----10---| E |----8----10---|
A shape · frets 9-13
G Dorian, A shape: the box around the A-shape G chord, taken from the G box of F Major (Ionian).
A shape tab (9-13) e |---10----12-13| B |---10-11----13| G |-9-10----12---| D |---10----12---| A |---10----12-13| E |---10----12-13|