The Dorian Mode - GREAT For Funk, Jazz & Rock Bass!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

More Dorian on my Funk Bass course! onlinebasscourses.com/funk-bass-course/

[@ciaranocraobhach]

That opening line ... *chef's kiss* ♨ Damn, it's getting funky in here!

[@joeseabreeze]

All this stuff about modes and there’s never really any discussion about when to use them and how to apply them to chord progressions. It’s always just learning the intervals and patterns all over the neck, but never any info on when the specific modes can be used while playing with the song. What makes the musician say “hey, I should be jamming in dorian for this part of the song because I know it would sound cool”. Then when the song’s chord progression changes, “now I can jam in this mode and that mode and mix the two”. You did a bit of that but I would really like more deeper info on what makes a musician think in terms of modes over song parts. Most tutorials on youtube never show that part of it. They usually just say “take for example the Fm7” and then they ring out the chord and play the scale. But that’s not really demonstrating how musicians think in terms of modes when playing an actual song.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

There's a bit of using it over ii V progressions and a mention of my video (published tomorrow) showing 6 famous Dorian bass lines. Plus I demoed a couple of famous lines. You probably didn't watch far enough. But, yes, you're right, I could have gone more into that actually. Perhaps for another video...

[@OnlineBassCourses]

This lesson goes into it a little more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXK3dKKsh95mbLM as does this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j37Th6Vrj5qEhZo

[@joeseabreeze]

@@OnlineBassCourses you definitely did a bit more than most vids, but I’d really like more of an explanation of modes in the context of a song. Use case vs. knowing the intervals and memorizing patterns. There are a gazzillion vids that show the intervals for each mode and that they’re part of a scale, but not many on the where, why, and how 😃

[@OnlineBassCourses]

I understand. I refer you to the links I posted above - I forgot about these videos and blog posts (follow the links in the descriptions). There are free backing tracks/PDFs plus a post showing famous songs for each mode and how to use them. That should answer some of your questions. 👍

[@doobiedave1729]

Depends on what instrument and in what genre of music, but I dont think most musicians think in terms of modes... I think you may be wanting to know the process a bass player might go thru to choose the notes that they play....why it sounds good, why those notes?

[@mikeboracci7161]

I'm Digging this because you truly understand your modes. You're moving very quickly and the information is highly condensed. I'm getting a lot out of this.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

That’s great to know. 🙏🙏

[@Followmeoutdoors]

I don't know what it is Dan? but I get way more info that sticks in my old brain from your videos than all the other online Bass tutorials. It may take me a few watches or rewinds to get what you're saying, that is the beauty of this format though, but when I get it, it's like a light turning on. Thanks again.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much for checking the lessons out.

[@Introspectiverider99]

These are great stuff. Thank u

[@tonybenton1552]

Dang this dude is really good at what he does. His courses are the best out there

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Tony.

[@saturnsabyss]

You're fantastic! I've always had an untutored approach to bass because I lacked the discipline to teach myself theory but you are a big help!!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Happy to hear you’re enjoying the lessons! 🙏

[@AJFaf]

I’ve been struggling to make the Dorian mode sound good on guitar and this was very helpful. Thanks.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Fantastic lesson. ✌

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Richard. 👍🙏

[@jonnyb12]

What a great video. Never really tried to use this mode and now I've actually played something that sounds a bit jazzy, and that's never happened before. Thank you. And great rock band logo alphabet poster. The "R" especially!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Jonny! Love that poster.

[@Grandpaplaysbass]

great lesson. thank you.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliannewson3833]

Thanks Dan. You're the most helpful teacher 🙂 Love these lessons 🙏

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Glad you're getting something from the lessons, Julian. Thanks for watching!

[@johnfarrington4835]

Excellent and easy to understand without the waffle you can get from some tutors. Dan’s method to teach is clear and precise and talks at a slower pace than some to give you chance to absorb what is being explained. Some tutors baffle to much with the theory of scales rather than giving a little more practical examples to follow which Dan does and articulates exceptionally well 👍 thank you very much. Will now be an avid follower

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much, John - I appreciate that!

[@soulrootlive8392]

Very easy to understand. Nice work!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏🙏

[@jiammusic4647]

Perfect explanation of the mode and how to use it.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@marcusm8569]

Sounds so good! Great lesson! Thanks Dan!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Marcus!

[@warrenkoontz7675]

I have seen some other videos on Dorian mode, but nothing about arpeggios. Nice addition! You may have mentioned it, but I noticed that with the Dorian mode, stacking thirds yields the sequence minor, major, minor, major, etc. Might help jog the memory!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Good tip! 🙏

[@bojoblanco68]

Excellent Dan!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks!

[@mtmeinardiful]

You're deeply in love with Dorian, we know Another great lesson, thanks!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

All modes!! Cheers, Martin.

[@marciosouza8656]

Great lesson Dan! Very useful. Tks

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Marcio 🙏

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Excellent thanks for sharing 👍👍🎸

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks for watching!

[@thierrylemetayer3371]

very good lesson Dan , i am french , but i understand , thank you ...

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Merci Thierry. 🙏

[@viettruong8753]

Great lesson. Thank Dan !

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏

[@dompronesti6774]

This guy is so knowledgeable, thank you

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Dom.

[@jasonjohnson3577]

Excellent!

[@tonycarel1785]

Another well rounded educational video thanks again Dan Hawkins!! As I have mentioned before in other comments from other videos truly love the way that you teach. What is most helpful is that the reference to the context in which genre of music these modes are played in. You give examples makes it very relatable. Please keep up the great educational teaching and work!!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Will do! Thanks so much for the comment. 👍🙏

[@Admiel111]

this is great, keep up the good work and stay groovy 🔥

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much. Will do!

[@ErnieLeblanc]

Sensei Dan: Jedi Bass Master and Guru Teacher. Watch and Learn, Beginners and Beyond..

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🤣 thanks

[@ErnieLeblanc]

My pleasure, Dan. All humor aside, your videos are really well done. Looking forward to enjoying more.💯

[@OnlineBassCourses]

@@ErnieLeblanc Thanks, Ernie. Appreciate that.👍

[@spaceyroad4481]

Awesome dorian teaching, Jesus bless

[@stevieffs]

Dan, what a lovely clear explanation of what modes are! I have only one suggestion :) could you talk about going ALONG a string and ACROSS the fretboard?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks very much! Do I mention this in the video? Definitely something you should do: along one string is playing the scale say on the D string only. Across, I mean say starting on the E then playing to the G. It opens up the bass to have more options!

[@wedda8201]

Thanks sir 🙏

[@thewizardmountain]

came for the dorian mode, stayed for the great tone!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thank you!

[@nelsonrichard4266]

Yes sir

[@ritchierich58]

What is that Ibanez bass you're playing? Really nice tone. Model?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks! 1982 Ibanez Roadster with DiMarzio DP126 pickups

[@brucesmith9144]

This was an excellent presentation. The light really went on when you explained the ii-V-I progression and how the Dm7 (ii) fits in. Also, when thinking about space between notes, David Gilmour’s work comes to mind. Although a guitar player, he’s perhaps the best at spacing notes in a guitar solo - certainly applicable to bass - that really creates incredible mood.

[@OnlineBassCourses]

He's pretty much my benchmark for any melodic soloing and anything to do with using space! He's amazing.

[@kevinkwmiller]

Hi Dan - can you clarify why you start on the D at the 10th and go to the E at the 12, rather than just using the pattern you would have used from the C major scale (E on the 7th fret of the A)? I get confused in my head because it truly is “just playing the C major scale without the first note”, but it’s not following the pattern you would have used from C major. As a result, if I then had to play in E Phrygian, I don’t know what pattern I’m supposed to use. When I first tried to learn the modes, I thought it was just “skip the first notes but keep playing more notes at the end of the C major scale” as opposed to “D Dorian is going to have a flat 3rd”. I hope that makes sense. I feel like I’m so close to getting it, but then I get confused in my head. Thanks so much for all you give!

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks, Kevin! It doesn’t matter where you start on the bass - there are many places to play the same note and more than one scale shape. Starting on the 10th fret still yields exactly the same notes. Some people think purely in terms of notes and where a mode comes from (this is called the derivative approach), and some people prefer patterns and just knowing each mode. That’s harder and takes more work (it’s called the parallel approach) but I prefer that way. Search ‘modes’ on my site or KZbin channel and there’ll be some lessons that hopefully clear it up.

[@AngelWildBlue]

What Ibanez are you playing?

[@OnlineBassCourses]

1982 Ibanez Roadster with DiMarzio DP126 pickups

[@bassdude1978]

Hi Dan Old bass player here. I have never quite understood modes or more specifically how to apply them. in a simple example say in C , Dm is the second. I would normally play something based on this chord R= ( D) flat 3rd and 5 . By default, I guess that is Dorian mode? Also is that the only time you use a Dorian scale ( when playing the II chord)? Aside really like your vids and teaching style-kudos. To add to my confusion I watched this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIiqi6iZh9CenaM and he doesn't use the key as Ionian but treats is as Mixalodian. So that really confounds me. Another layer of complexity. if you could offer some clarity that would be immensely appreciated! Thanks e Steve

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Thanks Steve. There’s a lot to get through here! You’re on the right lines though. I’ve got a few mode bass lessons for you to go through here: onlinebasscourses.com/?s=Modes&tcb_sf_post_type%5B%5D=post&tcb_sf_post_type%5B%5D=page Modes are amazing. Once you get your head around it you’ll get really creative!

[@m3llowrush]

"very often people just whip put the Dorian mode"

[@hakeemahmadjamal7403]

That major 6th feels really hard to play, it doesn’t seem to fit with the pentatonic shape unless I’m shifting fingers

[@OnlineBassCourses]

The major 6th is in the major pentatonic so it does fit but some patterns - yes - you’ll have to shift. Hand shifts are part and parcel of bass playing and I definitely recommend working on them. Good luck!

[@MetalFreak187]

Everytime someone plays the first 4 notes of the Dorian I just hear rick James

[@jonasmelinx]

👐

[@OnlineBassCourses]

🙏👍

[@dorian4176]

my name is dorian :D

[@OnlineBassCourses]

You sir have a great name!

[@MixingGBP]

@Dorian You must be one funky and jazzy cat, then! In an aeolian with a raised 6th kind of way, lol.

[@hotheatsneakers5848]

Great video but slow down a lil pls. Lmaooo

[@OnlineBassCourses]

Use the slow down button! Or the rewind.