DESCRIPTION:
An explanation of the 2nd mode of the major scale; "Dorian Mode", and how to build it's modal chord progression.

Dorian's formula is: R 2 b3 4 5 6 b7 R

The notes in a C Dorian Scale are: C D Eb F G A Bb C
It's parent major scale is Bb major: Bb C D Eb F G A Bb

The interval structure for Ionian Mode is:

Tone, Semi-Tone, Tone, Tone, Tone, Semi-Tone. Tone

or

Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole

Tone=2 frets, Major Second

Semi-Tone=1 fret, Minor Second

Whole Step=2 frets, Major Second

Half Step=1 fret, Minor Second

From an ear training perspective, Dorian sounds Bluesy. You can hear it in the Im-bIII-IV blues progressions (Em-G-A)

Auditory Association (Songs):

LaGrange, Tush - ZZ Top
Hot for teacher, Somebody get me a doctor - Van Halen
Oya Como Va - Santana
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix

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