C Dorian Mode Positions with Speed Building Exercises on Guitar

This is a short lesson that shows you how to derive a Dorian mode with the root note as C and also playing it on different positions of the fret board where you can play this mode. I have also included some licks on one of the positions of the mode that will help you build speed. I have already discussed the concept of modes in one of the lessons in my blog. Please do check it out to get an idea about modes before proceeding with this lesson. We can derive modes in 2 different ways, relative and parallel. In the relative derivation, a scale is used to derive

the 7 modes by making each note of the scale as the root for each mode. For e.g. if you want to derive the modes using the relative method, you would take a scale, say C Major Scale and derive all the 7 modes by taking each note on it as the root for each mode, in the following manner, C – Ionian D – Dorian E – Phrygian F – Lydian G – Mixolydian A – Aeolian B – Locrian Where as in the parallel method, the root notes remain the same, as seen below, C – Ionian C- Dorian C – Phrygian C- Lydian C- Mixolydian C- Aeolian C – Locrian

Dorian Mode Formula The formula for deriving the Dorian Mode is 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7. Take the root as C and apply this formula (starting

from C to B) which gives us the C Dorian mode as C D Eb F G A Bb. The formula in terms of scale interval is W H W W W H W

C Dorian Mode on Different Positions I have provided the Tabs as well as the notes on the fret board for each position, so that it will be easier for you to understand.

Speed Building Licks Here are the tabs for an easy speed building lick on this mode that you can practice on the 3rd position. It is easy to replicate this lick on all other positions which you will understand once you learn this one.

Practice these C Dorian mode positions well, but don’t hurt yourself. Speed on the guitar won’t come in a day or two; it takes regular and consistent practice for months or even years, so be at it, never give up and devote at least half an hour to one hour daily for productive guitar practice. Set practical goals and work towards it, and use your practice time effectively. For more interesting lessons, and downloading your guitar course eBooks, you can check out my guitar blog @ http://www.onlineguitarschools.com/guitarblog Or Email me at deepakeapen@yahoo.com