This jam track is in the key of C# Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.
- Chords: E/C# /// F#/C# ///
- Tempo: 110BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
C# Dorian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
- C# D# E F# G# A# B
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (B major) but with C# in the bass.
E/C# contains the same notes as C#m7, so this chord could be viewed as such. F# major already contain the note C# so that could be considered just an F# major.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the C# Dorian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the C# Dorian mode
C#m7 (E/C#) chord 4th fret
C#m7 (E/C#) chord 9th fret
F#/C# chord 4th fret
F#/C# chord 9th fret
C# minor triads on top three strings
C# minor triads with b7ths (B)
E major triads on top three strings
F# major triads on top three strings
Small C# Dorian pattern starting on the C#, 4th fret, 5th string.
Small C# dorian pattern starting on the C#, 6th fret, third string.
Small C# Dorian pattern starting on the C#, 11th fret, fourth string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
C# Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the F# major chord
Small scale pattern with the A# note highlighted for targeting over the F# chord.
