Tuning-specific scale diagram

A Dorian Scale in DADGAD Tuning

A Dorian Scale in DADGAD Tuning shows the same a dorian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned D A D G A D. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
ABCDEGbG
Formula
1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
Semitones
0 2 3 5 7 9 10
Parent scale
G major
Tuning
D A D G A D
Strings
6
Open pitch range
D2 to D4
24-fret range
D2 to D6

How this layout changes

The notes are the same pitch classes as the main A Dorian Scale page, but they are mapped across 6 strings in dadgad tuning.

Use this diagram to compare the A root notes against the D low-string range and the remaining strings in this tuning.

Fretboard diagram

A Dorian Scale in DADGAD Tuning fretboard diagram A Dorian Scale in DADGAD Tuning fretboard diagram

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings