This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions, chords, and parent scale for the D Dorian mode. For an overview of all the major scale modes, see Basics of Guitar Modes.
Notes of D Dorian
D Dorian is the second mode of the C major scale and is a minor mode. It’s the only Dorian mode that contains all natural notes with no sharps or flats.
D – E – F – G – A – B – C
D Dorian Formula
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Minor 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Major 6th | Minor 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | D | E | F | G | A | B | C |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the D Dorian mode.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
D Dorian Chords
| Degree | i | ii | III | IV | v | vi° | VII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chord | Dm | Em | F | G | Am | Bdim | C |
| Chord Notes | D – F – A | E – G – B | F – A – C | G – B – D | A – C – E | B – D – F | C – E – G |
Parent Scale
The parent scale of D Dorian is the C major scale (Ionian mode).
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