This jam track is in the key of E Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.
- Chords: G/E /// A/E ///
- Tempo: 110BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
E Dorian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
- E F# G A B C# D
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (D major) but with E in the bass.
G/E contains the same notes as Em7, so this chord could be viewed as such. A major already contain the note E so that could be considered just an A major.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the E Dorian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the E Dorian mode
Em7 (G/E) chord 7th fret
Em7 (G/E) chord 12th fret
A/E chord 7th fret
A/E chord 12th fret
E minor triads on top three strings
E minor triads with b7ths (D)
G major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings
Small E Dorian pattern starting on the E, 7th fret, 5th string.
Small E dorian pattern starting on the E, 9th fret, third string.
Small E Dorian pattern starting on the E, 14th fret, fourth string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
E Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the A major chord
Small scale pattern with the C# note highlighted for targeting over the A chord.
