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Dorian Study Piece #1

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When learning to play a mode all over the fingerboard, it’s also important to put it to use in some actual lines, so that you can hear it in action. This piece – which is based on the D Dorian mode – will enable you to become comfortable with using the mode, whilst giving your fingers a good workout at the same time! In this video course I’ll be talking you through the D Dorian mode and which chord it works with. I’ll then be breaking this piece down, section by section, and showing you how to play it.

Don’t forget to hit the Download Resources button above to get hold of the PDF transcription and the audio files for this piece (available to subscribers only).

This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1 – Dorian Study Piece #1

This video is a demonstration of this study piece, performed on a Fender Jazz bass.

2 – Overview of the D Dorian Mode

In this video I’ll be talking about the D Dorian mode, focusing on its distinguishing features and discussing which chord to play it with.

3 – A Section

In this video we’ll be working through the melody line that’s played during the A section of this piece. This lesson covers bars 1-6.

4 – B Section

In this lesson we’ll be looking at the B section, which is played with the slap and pop technique. This lesson covers bars 7-12.

5 – C Section

In this video we’ll be working on the C section of the piece, which is also played with the slap technique. This lesson covers bars 13-16.

6 – D Section

In this final video, we’ll be looking at the final part of the piece, which contains a reprise of the opening melody line. This lesson covers bars 17-24.