The D Dorian Scale - Position Ten

The D Dorian scale consists of the following notes: D E F G A B C D

The D Dorian Scale is at position ten meaning we place the first finger (index) on the tenth fret, the second finger (middle) on the eleventh fret, the third finger (ring) on the twelvth fret, and our fourth finger (pinky) on the thirteenth fret.

String        Finger          Fret
E               1   3  4          10   12   13
A               1   3     *4     10   12       14
D               1   3     *4     10    12      14
G               1   3              10    12
B               1   3  4           10    12  13
E               1   3  4           10    12   13


Practise playing the scale forwards and backwards
Remember to stay on the TIPS of your fingers
Play SLOWLY and TO A BEAT, tapping your foot is a great way to play to a beat
Say the notes as you play the scale, starting with D E F E G A B C D...

At this point we have learned the Locrian Scale, the Minor Scale, the Phrygian Scale, the Lydian Scale, the Dorian Scale.  We will learn how to use these scales to transpose keys in future lessons.