X

You have no bookmarks.
Edit
  • Guitar Lessons
  • Lick of the day
  • Workshops
  • Knowledge base
  • Forum

Dorian to Dorian #4

View feedback (28)

by David Wallimann

Lesson step:

  • main
  • Members only1
  • 2
  • Members only3
  • Members only4
  • Members only5
  • Members only6
  • Members only7
  • Members only8
  • Difficulty: 7
  • Lesson
  • My notes
  • Community
  • Statistics
  • Share
    • Tags:  Dorian, Modulation, Dorian #4

      Today's lesson will focus on using the #4 Dorian mode in a modulation context. The backing track is based on an E min7th chord going into an E add 9 #11 chord.

    Today's lesson will focus on using the #4 Dorian mode in a modulation context. The backing track is based on an E min 7th chord going into an E add 9 #11 chord.

    We'll chose a Dorian mode to play over the 1st chord. Other modes would work there too, but we'll go with the Dorian. Now let's take a look at the 2nd chord and see what mode will work best there.

    The second chord has an augmented 4th. The only church mode that has an augmented 4th is the Lydian mode. That's what we will pick. As you can see, the second chord doesn't have a third. That means that we have the freedom to pick whichever third we want here. As you know, the Lydian mode has a major third, but let's change that 3rd to a minor third in order to keep as many common notes between the two different keys.

    We can apply the same principle to all the notes that are not specified in the chord.
    That leaves us with a Dorian scale with an altered 4th, hence the name: Dorian #4.

    As always, memorize everything, work slowly and have fun!

    E Doriansharp4.jpg

    E Dorian.jpg
  • Login to use my notes. No GMC account? Register here.

  • Wiki

    No matching wiki article was found for this lesson. Write one!

    Forum

    • Mhskeide- Introduction To Dorian Mode

      Started by Mhskeide Dec 07, 2009 with 5 replies Original lesson by David Wallimann Equipment used: Ibanez S classic Crate VTX200s Sorry about the webcam quality, my lazyness apparant... Enter >>

    • Dorian To Lydian Modulation Lesson

      Started by Kristofer Dahl Aug 26, 2007 with 2 replies Dorian to Lydian Modulation Lesson Europe: Dorian to Lydian Modulation Lesson Hey there, In this theory lesson David Wallimann provide... Enter >>

    • Low Down - B Dorian Collab

      Started by Joe Kataldo Jul 22, 2009 with 5 replies Low Down - B Dorian Collab - 5 Participants Marek RojewskiSollesnesOutlaw2112kjutteWabba Comments Note: as usual I'll give two c... Enter >>

    • Backing Track : Dorian Phrasing - Beginner

      Started by Djohnneay Aug 30, 2009 with 6 replies Muris, I've been following your lesson on Dorian phrasing. I tend to make lots of cool sounding solo's over the backing track of... Enter >>

    • Master The Dorian Mode Collab - Comments

      Started by David Wallimann Jul 17, 2009 with 11 replies Master the Dorian mode - 11 participants Here are the personal comments related to your takes on the Master the Dorian collab. Great jo... Enter >>

    Video Responses

    Posting video responses are only avalible for members.

    No video responses have been posted yet in this lesson.

  • Members practicing this lesson

    Lesson views

    • Total views: 1473
    • Member views: 82
    • Guest views: 1391

    Lesson rating

    • No users have rated this lesson yet.