ScaleMode.Pro
LoginSign Up

Dorian Harmonic Minor Triad Arpeggios Positions on Guitar

49 interactive exercises that drill chord-tone targeting in this arpeggio lesson, teaching you to hear harmony faster and land on strong notes.

Dorian Triads guitar fretboard preview cycling 49 exercise sequences from this lesson, with note targets and position guidance.Dorian Triads guitar fretboard preview cycling 49 exercise sequences from this lesson, with note targets and position guidance.

In This Lesson:

  • 49 Exercises
  • 7 Hand Positions
  • 7 Arpeggios
  • Arpeggios: i, ii°, III+, iv, V, VI, vii°
  • Scale family: Harmonic Minor

Lesson Focus:

49 exercises designed to train chord-tone targeting in this arpeggio lesson.

Exercises

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian i P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian ii° P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian III+ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian iv P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian V P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian VI P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian vii° P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian i P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian ii° P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian III+ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian iv P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian V P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian VI P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian vii° P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian i P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian ii° P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian III+ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian iv P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian V P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian VI P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian vii° P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian i P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian ii° P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian III+ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian iv P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian V P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian VI P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian vii° P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian i P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian ii° P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian III+ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian iv P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian V P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian VI P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian vii° P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian i P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian ii° P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian III+ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian iv P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian V P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian VI P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian vii° P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian i P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian ii° P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian III+ P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian iv P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian V P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian VI P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Harmonic Minor Dorian vii° P7 Low Root PatternRun

FAQ

What do Dorian Harmonic Minor Triad Arpeggios Positions train?

What do Dorian Harmonic Minor Triad Arpeggios Positions train?

It drills Harmonic Minor arpeggio targets inside 7 hand positions so chord tones become easy landing notes across the fretboard.

What are triads?

What are triads?

Triads are three-note chords built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th degrees. This lesson drills those chord tones across hand positions so they become reliable landing notes.

What keys are available for this lesson?

What keys are available for this lesson?

This lesson is available in any key. Set a specific key for focused reps, or switch to Random Key mode to cycle keys automatically.

How do I make this scale sound musical?

How do I make this scale sound musical?

Pick an End Note target by degree (often a chord tone), then build a short line that lands there cleanly. Practice cue: Practice cue: resolve to the 3rd and 7th often,those tones make the harmony audible.

What does Dorian sound like?

What does Dorian sound like?

Dorian is minor with a natural 6 (minor color with lift). Use the practice cue below to highlight the characteristic color, then resolve to stable targets.

How can I incorporate this lesson into my playing?

How can I incorporate this lesson into my playing?

Use Jam Mode to generate a computer-backed groove (bass + chords), then loop this lesson in time. Keep the End Note target consistent and practice landing cleanly on beat 1.

What is the difference between this system and other teaching systems?

What is the difference between this system and other teaching systems?

Some systems (like CAGED or 3-notes-per-string) group the same fretboard information differently. ScaleMode.Pro uses Hand Position Organization (Position 1–7 and Position 1–5 for pentatonic/blues) so your labels stay consistent.

More Harmonic Minor Arpeggio Lessons

More Courses

Pricing

Pro Yearly

$6
billed annually $72per month

Best value: 25% savings with yearly

  • Learn guitar without getting lost on the fretboard
  • Get instant note feedback through your microphone
  • Follow step-by-step lessons that keep you moving
  • Practice with backing grooves that make it stick
  • Save your best drills and come back to them fast
  • Track your progress and stay motivated to improve
Start 24 Hour Free Trial

Pro Monthly

$8
per month
  • Learn guitar without getting lost on the fretboard
  • Get instant note feedback through your microphone
  • Follow step-by-step lessons that keep you moving
  • Practice with backing grooves that make it stick
  • Save your best drills and come back to them fast
  • Track your progress and stay motivated to improve
Start 24 Hour Free Trial

Pro Yearly

$6
billed annually $72per month

Best value: 25% savings with yearly

  • Learn guitar without getting lost on the fretboard
  • Get instant note feedback through your microphone
  • Follow step-by-step lessons that keep you moving
  • Practice with backing grooves that make it stick
  • Save your best drills and come back to them fast
  • Track your progress and stay motivated to improve
Start 24 Hour Free Trial
AboutWritten by Stephen Magreni • Last updated February 6, 2026
  • Play Position 1, Position 2, Position 3, Position 4, Position 5, Position 6, Position 7 using Hand Position Organization (not shape-system labels).
  • Default targets: Low Root.
  • Use Jam Mode to loop a backing groove and drill the same resolution in time.

Credentials: BA University of Pittsburgh — Music Theory. Focuses on musicianship, composition, electronic music, and jazz guitar.

Read the About page →