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D Dorian on Guitar
Every position of D Dorian, across the full neck, with audio.
Open Scale ExplorerThe D Dorian scale has a cool, funky, jazzy minor quality. Used widely in the genres that suit its character, it's one of the most important scales for guitarists to internalize.
Interval formula
Dorian is defined by a fixed interval pattern from the root. The scale explorer displays every note of D Dorian on the fretboard with interval labels (R, 2, b3, 3, etc.) so you can see the shape.
When to use D Dorian
Dorian fits contexts where its cool, funky, jazzy minor character is appropriate. Over chord progressions in the matching key, D Dorian provides melodic material that reinforces the harmony.
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