This jam track is in the key of A Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.
- Chords: C/A /// D/A ///
- Tempo: 110BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
A Dorian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
- A B C D E F# G
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (G major) but with A in the bass.
C/A contains the same notes as Am7, so this chord could be viewed as such. D major already contain the note A so that could be considered just an D major.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the A Dorian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the A Dorian mode
Am7 (C/A) chord 5th fret
Am7 (C/A) chord 12th fret
D/A chord 5th fret
D/A chord 12th fret
A minor triads on top three strings
A minor triads with b7ths (G)
C major triads on top three strings
D major triads on top three strings
Small A Dorian pattern starting on the A, 5th fret, 6th string.
Small A dorian pattern starting on the A, 7th fret, 4th string.
Small A Dorian pattern starting on the A, 10th fret, 2nd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
A Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the D major chord
Small scale pattern with the F# note highlighted for targeting over the D chord.
