This jam track is in the key of B Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.
- Chords: D/B /// E/B ///
- Tempo: 110BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
B Dorian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
- B C# D E F# G# A
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (A major) but with Bb in the bass.
D/B contains the same notes as Bm7, so this chord could be viewed as such. E major already contain the note B so that could be considered just an E major.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the B Dorian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the B Dorian mode
Bm7 (D/B) chord 2nd fret
Bm7 (D/B) chord 11th fret
E/B chord 2nd fret
E/B chord 7th fret
B minor triads on top three strings
B minor triads with b7ths (A)
D major triads on top three strings
E major triads on top three strings
Small B Dorian pattern starting on the B, 2nd fret, 5th string.
Small B dorian pattern starting on the B, 4th fret, 3rd string.
Small B Dorian pattern starting on the B, 9th fret, 4th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
B Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the E major chord
Small scale pattern with the G# note highlighted for targeting over the E chord.
