This jam track is in the key of F# Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.
- Chords: A/F# /// B/F# ///
- Tempo: 110BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
F# Dorian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
- F# G# A B C# D# E
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (E major) but with F# in the bass.
A/F# contains the same notes as F#m7, so this chord could be viewed as such. B major already contain the note F# so that could be considered just an B major.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the F# Dorian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the F# Dorian mode
F#m7 (A/F#) chord 2nd fret
F#m7 (A/F#) chord 9th fret
B/F# chord 2nd fret
B/F# chord 9th fret
F# minor triads on top three strings
F# minor triads with b7ths (E)
A major triads on top three strings
B major triads on top three strings
Small F# Dorian pattern starting on the F#, 9th fret, 5th string.
Small F# dorian pattern starting on the F#, 9th fret, 5th string.
Small F# Dorian pattern starting on the F#, 11th fret, 3rd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
F# Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the B major chord
Small scale pattern with the D# note highlighted for targeting over the B chord.
