Ideal for forming cadences in jazzrock, rock, country and country rock improvisation.
The Dorian was considered a masculine mode. In ancient Greece ‘masculine’ alluded to anything that was dominant, strong and forceful. This book lists the alterations ending with the 2nd (Dorian) note of a scale; how best to create Dorian Cadences and develop ideas for the improvised line and creative composition.
A complete list of the alterations to the Natural Major Scale and suggestions on how to create more imaginative improvised lines and melodies.
Improvisation will cease to be an intangible phenomenon.
This Introductory Book is a reference for those who have not had a formal education in music. Essential information on basic music theory, cycle of keys, cycle of modes, chord rotations and progressions, practice and composition hints. – Donald A Ahern
