So What (Dorian)
by Miles Davis
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Introduction
This is a tune by the trumpet player, Miles Davis off of his legendary record, "Kind of Blue." It is a great introduction to modal jazz, which is a genre of jazz that focuses on using modes of the major scale for its harmonic and melodic content. This tune in particular uses the Dorian Mode for its colors and sound; in the two concert keys listed below:
Modal Soloing
D Dorian (concert)
Eb Dorian (concert)
The Tracks
The Charts
On this tune, the chart looks like a piano chart. You may play the top note of the chords in the treble clef for the melody or play a harmony note.
Play-Along Sections
To practice along with sections of the song (i.e. to practice over a particular chord), click the measure that you want to start on and press play. For suggestions on scales and licks to play, check out the help sheets further down the page.
Help Sheets
This page covers D Dorian and Eb Dorian modes and licks. The help sheet is meant to serve as a starting point; you are encouraged to develop your own musical ideas in addition to these ones.
Video Lesson
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