Dorian b2 Family of Chords:
i chord = D minor (4 note chord = D minor 7th)
II+ chord = Eb augmented (4 note chord = Eb major 7th sharp 5th)
III chord = F major (4 note chord = F dominant 7th)
IV chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
vo chord = A diminished (4 note chord = A minor 7th flat 5th)
vio chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B minor 7th flat 5th)
vii chord = C minor (4 note chord = C minor major 7th
HS, WS, WS, WS, WS, HS, WS
Notes are: D, Eb, F, G, A, B, C, D
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Dorian b2 progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the Dorian b2 scale using quarter then eighth notes.
1. i //// IV ////
2. i //// II+ //// vii //// i ////
3. vio //// v //// IV //// i ////
4. III /// i //// IV //// vii ////
5. i //// III //// vii //// 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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