In The Woodshed

Using 4th intervals to create patterns, melodies, riffs and chords gives us a different perspective on our scales and can be very creatively inspiring. In this lesson we will use 4ths in the context of D Minor, or more specifically D Dorian mode (D-E-F-G-A-B). As there are no sharps or flats in this scale it should help you to find the notes on the guitar with more confidence.

First we will look at using 4ths in a low register to play hard rock