Tuning-specific scale diagram

B Dorian Scale in 7-String Drop G Tuning

B Dorian Scale in 7-String Drop G Tuning shows the same b dorian scale pitch classes across 7 strings tuned G D G C F A D. The seventh string extends the pattern below a six-string layout while keeping the upper strings familiar.

Scale notes: B, C#, D, E, F#, G#, A
Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
Semitones: 0 2 3 5 7 9 10
Parent scale: A major
Tuning: G D G C F A D
Strings: 7
Open pitch range: G1 to D4
24-fret range: G1 to D6

Open strings and root positions

3 of the 7 open strings belong to B Dorian Scale: string 6 D (b3), string 2 A (b7), and string 1 D (b3). None of those open-string tones is the B root, so the root must be fretted on every string.

String 6Db3

String 2Ab7

String 1Db3

First root on each string

String 7Fret 4

String 6Fret 9

String 5Fret 4

String 4Fret 11

String 3Fret 6

String 2Fret 2

String 1Fret 9

Low-string pattern

On the lowest G string, the first-octave scale pattern falls at frets 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11, with the B root at fret 4. On the highest D string, the first B is at fret 9.

Fret 1G#6

Fret 2Ab7

Fret 4B1

Fret 6C#2

Fret 7Db3

Fret 9E4

Fret 11F#5

Practice this tuning-specific layout

Play B Dorian Scale on the low G string at frets 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11, saying each note name and degree aloud.
Build a phrase that lets D on open string 6 ring, then connect it to the nearest B root and two other scale tones.
Connect the B root positions on strings 7 through 1 at frets 4, 9, 4, 11, 6, 2, and 9, adding the nearest scale tone between each pair of roots.