F♯ dorian scale (guitar)
The F♯ dorian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areF♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the F♯ dorian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (F♯); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the F♯ dorian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every F♯ dorian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in F♯, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the F♯ dorian scale
The F♯ dorian scale is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy, common in funk and rock. Its notes are F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E.
F♯ dorian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F♯ dorian scale?
The F♯ dorian scale contains the notes F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E.
What is the F♯ dorian scale used for?
It is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy, common in funk and rock.
Is the F♯ dorian scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.