This jam track is in the key of Ab Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.
- Chords: Cb/Ab /// Db/Ab ///
- Tempo: 110BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
Ab Dorian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
- Ab Bb Cb Db Eb F Gb
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (Gb major) but with Ab in the bass.
Cb/Ab contains the same notes as Abm7, so this chord could be viewed as such. Db major already contain the note Ab so that could be considered just an Db major.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the Ab Dorian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the Ab Dorian mode
Abm7 (Cb/Ab) chord 4th fret
Abm7 (Cb/Ab) chord 11th fret
Db/Ab chord 4th fret
Db/Ab chord 11th fret
Ab minor triads on top three strings
Ab minor triads with b7ths (Gb)
Cb major triads on top three strings
Db major triads on top three strings
Small Ab Dorian pattern starting on the Ab, 4th fret, 6th string.
Small Ab dorian pattern starting on the Ab, 5th fret, 4th string.
Small Ab Dorian pattern starting on the Ab, 13th fret, 3rd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
Ab Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Db major chord
Small scale pattern with the F note highlighted for targeting over the Db chord.
