Connect Dorian Shapes

Learn how to connect all Dorian scale shapes!

Connecting the Dorian shapes in Am, all keys and push the BPM!

When you can do it, try all other keys, aiming to move through the entire cycle of 4ths.

As usual, you wanna find variations to this exercise.

What rhythmical pattern are you working on when practicing Spyders at the moment, can you use that instead of the triplets?

Pairing exercises like this is a great idea, aim to synchronize your entire practice routine like this.

Connecting Dorian Scale Shapes

Apart form comparing Dorian to it’s most obvious modes such as Aeolian and Phrygian.

Also compare it to Ionian, Lydian and Mixolydian.

In Mixolydian you’ll find that there is only one interval that differ, the min 3rd.

The more reference points you have, the better.

However, always make sure you cement your shapes deriving from the Pentatonic.