MOVING ON WITH MODES

First stop Mode 2 - Dorian

Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian

Major Minor Minor Major Major Minor Dim

C – Am – Dm – G chord progression:

C Ionian, C Lydian and C Mixolydian over C major

A Dorian, A Phrygian and A over Am
D Dorian, D Phrygian and D over Dm
G Ionian, G Lydian and G Mixolydian over G major

C Ionian (left facing E string) ….

G Ionian …
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Dorinan mode in more detail:

The Dorian Mode is a minor type scale (it has a b3) and is most commonly used for jazz
and blues improvisation. It is usually the first choice for playing over an unrelated minor
chord (meaning a minor chord not obviously in a particular key). Though not the “classical”
minor it is the most commonly used in most popular styles, and blends very nicely with the
Minor Pentatonic scale.

Scale Equation

Basic Observations
First notice that it has a b3 (minor 3rd) so it's a minor type scale. It also has a b7 which
makes it work on Min7 type chords. That's all it has, but that is all it needs! It keep the 6
(Major 6th) which is it's main characteristic, and almost makes it have a little bit of a
major flavour to it... very nice in blues.

Common Chords associated with the Dorian Mode:

Minor Type Chords: min, min7, min6, min9, min11.