A Dorian Jam Track – Funky Groove

This jam track is in the key of A Dorian with a Funk Pop feel.

• Chords: C/A /// D/A ///
• Tempo: 110BPM
• Time: 4/4 Straight Groove

A Dorian Mode notes and formula:

This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale (G major) but with A in the bass.
C/A contains the same notes as Am7, so this chord could be viewed as such. D major already contain the note A so that could be considered just an D major.

Fretboard diagrams used in this video

Full fretboard with intervals for the A Dorian mode

Full fretboard with notes for the A Dorian mode

Am7 (C/A) chord 5th fret

Am7 (C/A) chord 12th fret

D/A chord 5th fret

D/A chord 12th fret

A minor triads on top three strings

A minor triads with b7ths (G)

C major triads on top three strings

D major triads on top three strings

Small A Dorian pattern starting on the A, 5th fret, 6th string.

Small A dorian pattern starting on the A, 7th fret, 4th string.

Small A Dorian pattern starting on the A, 10th fret, 2nd string.

Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides

A Dorian three notes per string patterns (3nps)

Fretboard diagram showing notes in the D major chord

Small scale pattern with the F# note highlighted for targeting over the D chord.