Sometimes it's boring to practice different techniques without to play "real" music or songs. So, I hope this lesson can solve the problem!

Analyzing the fusion of the Dorian scale with the Blues scale.

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.

In this lesson David Wallimann presents a piece that alternates between two different keys. Whenever working on a song that modulates, it's important to prepare your leads so that you can start a musical idea in one key to finish it in another.

Learn a solo over a modal progression where all chords are on the dorian mode.

This scale sounds funky and bluesy. Many guitarists use the Dorian mode in their solos, such as Vaughan, Santana, Eric Johnson, among others.

Uses the Dorian scale in the key of A with some added chromatic notes to create a jazzy bebop type of improvisation. Using chromatic notes can expand your playing in a fabulous way.

We'll study the seven arpeggios found in the scale of G Dorian. The concept is very simple.

Let's analyze this mode and get familiar with it.