This jam track is in the key of Bb Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.
- Chords: Db/Bb /// Eb/Bb ///
- Tempo: 110BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
Bb Dorian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
- Bb C Db Eb F G Ab
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (Ab major) but with Bb in the bass.
Db/Bb contains the same notes as Bbm7, so this chord could be viewed as such. Eb major already contain the note Bb so that could be considered just an Eb major.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the Bb Dorian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the Bb Dorian mode
Bbm7 (Db/Bb) chord 1st fret
Bbm7 (Db/Bb) chord 6th fret
Eb/Bb chord 6th fret
Eb/Bb chord 13th fret
Bb minor triads on top three strings
Bb minor triads with b7ths (Ab)
Db major triads on top three strings
Eb major triads on top three strings
Small Bb Dorian pattern starting on the Bb, 1st fret, 5th string.
Small Bb dorian pattern starting on the Bb, 3rd fret, 3rd string.
Small Bb Dorian pattern starting on the Bb, 8th fret, 4th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
Bb Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Eb major chord
Small scale pattern with the G note highlighted for targeting over the Eb chord.
