Just like the Major Scale each Mode has its Scale Formula (whole step - half step) and it's created family of chords. Lets look at the Dorian Family of chords for the key of D Dorian.
(large V = major chord - small v = minor chord)
i chord = D minor (4 note chord = D minor 7th)
ii chord = E minor (4 note chord = E minor 7th)
III chord = F major (4 note chord = F major 7th)
IV chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
v chord = A minor (4 note chord = A minor 7th)
vio chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B minor 7th flat 5th)
VII chord = C major (4 note chord = C major 7th)
Scale Formula: WS, HS, WS, WS, WS, HS, WS
Notes are: D, E, F, G, A, B, C, D
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Dorian progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the D Dorian scale using quarter then eighth notes.
1. i //// IV ////
2. v //// IV //// i //// IV ////
3. i //// VII //// i //// IV////
4. i //// VII //// i //// III //// ii //// IV ////
Now
transpose these to each position (register)
of your instrument, then to
all 15 keys.
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Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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