Guitar Scale Logic
D Dorian Guitar Scale in Standard
Dorian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Standard.
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E
E
F
G
A
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C
D
E
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G
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G
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E
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C
D
Root Note
Scale Note
Chart downloads cover open strings through fret 12.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
E|------------------------0--1--3--| B|------------------1--3-----------| G|---------0--2--4-----------------| D|0--2--3--------------------------| A|---------------------------------| E|---------------------------------|
0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 11 notes
Scale Reference
Scale Notes and Intervals
The D Dorian scale contains D, E, F, G, A, B, C. Its interval formula is 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7. In Standard tuning, the open strings are E B G D A E from highest to lowest. Root markers identify D. Position tabs show five-fret fragments, and the chord suggestions contain only notes from this scale.
Overview
D Dorian: D, E, F, G, A, B, C. Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7.
Tuning Notes (Low to High)
Standard: E A D G B E. Diagrams and tabs display the highest string at the top.
- D
- E
- F
- G
- A
- B
- C
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- Dmminor
- Dm7minor 7
- Dsus2sus2
- Dsus4sus4
- D5power
- Emminor
- Em7minor 7
- Esus4sus4
- E5power
- Fmajor