E Dorian scale
Minor mode with a raised 6th. Widely used in jazz and rock.
7 notes · Standard tuning
Root (E)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
E
R
F#
2
G
♭3
A
4
B
5
C#
6
D
♭7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the E Dorian scale across the neck.
Dorian in other keys
About the E Dorian scale
The E Dorian scale contains the notes E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the E Dorian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (E); outlined dots are other scale tones.