6 Ways To Solo Over 4 'Simple' Chords [Dorian + Minor Modal Mixture]

This lesson explores modal interchange AKA modal mixture between Dorian and Minor. Specifically with the tonal center of E. The four chords we are working with are Em – G – A and C, and these do not fit conveniently into a single mode of major. Therefore switching between scales is a valid and helpful approach to writing melodies or leads over these chords.
We explore several different varieties of scale-blending, arpeggios, and voice leading to discover new ways to solo over a set of chords without just repeating the same licks over and over.

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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Method #1: Pentatonic Minor Scale
02:11 Method #2: Using the Minor Scale While Borrowing from Dorian
04:10 Method #3: Pentatonic Minor + Natural Sixth
05:19 Method #4: Using the Dorian Scale While Borrowing From Minor
06:41 Method #5: Using Arpeggios
09:19 Method #6.1: Finding and Highlighting Harmonic Movement
10:45 Method #6.1: Using Harmonic Movement Inside Licks and Phrases
11:59 Wrap-Up

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E-Kinda-Dorian is my new favorite mode.

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I just can't believe how I never thought of method #4. Such a simple thought, such a bright, kinda sour sound, softened up by that C chord.

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