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
A#
♭3
C
4
D
5
E
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, A#, C, D, E, 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.