Sometimes it's boring to practice different techniques without to play "real" music or songs. So, I hope this lesson can solve the problem!

Today's lesson will focus on using the #4 Dorian mode in a modulation context. The backing track is based on an E min7th chord going into an E add 9 #11 chord.

The Dorian mode is one of the seven Greek modes and is basically a minor scale with the 6th degree major. This note gives the main quality to the sound of this mode.

It's based on the D dorian scale and it has an Irish background sound, but I think the lead itself has more of an ethnic sound. Hope you will like it! I think it's a lot more simple than many electric solos out there, but you need to devlope a different touch on this one so it will sound good.

Learn a solo over a modal progression where all chords are on the dorian mode.

Analyzing the fusion of the Dorian scale with the Blues scale.

This scale sounds funky and bluesy. Many guitarists use the Dorian mode in their solos, such as Vaughan, Santana, Eric Johnson, among others.

Uses the Dorian scale in the key of A with some added chromatic notes to create a jazzy bebop type of improvisation. Using chromatic notes can expand your playing in a fabulous way.

We'll study the seven arpeggios found in the scale of G Dorian. The concept is very simple.