In this lesson we will explore some musical ideas based on the G Dorian mode. The dorian mode is the second mode of a Major scale and is characterized by it's major 6th. This scale is very useful in many different musical genres.

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

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.

The secret is to add a Major sixth to the minor blues scale - it is what makes a minor scale sound dorian. Memorize the few boxes and then work on the licks. These should be helpful to build your musical vocabulary.

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

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

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.

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