Thanks for the feedback Joe. So something more specific in way of an example... how about this.

Example 1 Dorian
First we need a set of chords (i.e., a backing track) which will contains a progression which has only the notes of a specific Dorian Scale. Lets select A (R, 2, b3, 4,5, 6, b7) which includes notes: A, B, C, D, E, F#,G . We could pick the chords.

Am7 (R, b3, 5, b7) containing: A, C, E and G.
D7 (R, 3, 5, b7) containing: D, F#,A, C
GM7 (R, 3, 5, 7) containing : G,B,D, F#
C (R, 3, 5) containing : C, E, G
Em (R, b3, 5) containing: E, G, B

All these chords fit into our A dorian modal progression backing track since all the notes of all the chords come from the A dorian scale. All these chords have a relationship to root note A. So while each individual chord has its own Root which is home for the chord, there is a over riding pull of all these chords to A. A synergistic effect you may say to achieve a sad (due to the dorian b3 (C)), yet jazzy (due to the dorian 6th (F#)) type of feel!

You can make the backing track in BIAB with the chords above and use it to play your instrument over. Or listen to anything by Carlos Santana. Or here you go...

Jazz-A Dorian 105 bpm

Dan

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