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