Dorian Scale Patterns for Guitar

A scale reference for Dorian Scale box shapes (the 2nd mode of the Major Scale). These are the five shapes/patterns for the Dorian scale on guitar:

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PRACTICE TIPS

1. Pick a key.

2. Locate the note on a string.

3. Overlay the pattern with the 'R' falling on the note of a chosen key.

4. Play pattern up and down then pick another key.

5. Practice ONE shape a day and spend 2mins learning the pattern and moving it around to different keys.

If this all seems confusing then check out my free lessons onFretboard Knowledge: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

I hope you have found this useful, let me know in the comments :)

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Recommended Reading:

The AB Guide to Music Theory Vol 1

Music Theory For Dummies

Chords And Scales For Guitarists

Ultimate Scale Book Pocket Guide Guitar Tab BookGuitar Fretboard Fluency: The Creative Guide to Mastering The Guitar

Chord Chemistry by Ted Greene

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