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Jam Tracks

Use these tracks to hear how chords work in the modes.  But more importantly, use these tracks as the harmonic and rhythmic background upon which to experiment with improvisation.  Remember the scale of each mode. Use those tones and get to it!.

Put the audio files into an mp3 play and turn on the loop or repeat function.

Phrygian Jam track
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An E-Phrygian jam track in 4|4 at moderate tempo using these chords:
Em7   DmSUS2  Em7  F  DmSUS2  Em7  Fmaj7 C9  DmSUS2 Em7

If you aren’t familiar with chord extensions, just play the letter name of the chord
Em Dm Em F Dm Em F C Dm Em.

But, bone up on chord extensions.  They make chord changes vibrant.
Phrygian Jam Track Audio
Dorian Jam Track​

An A-Dorian jam track in 4|4 at moderate tempo using these chords:
Am  F  G  Am    Am  F  G  Am       C Dm Em Am     C Dm Em F     Am  F  G  Am    Am  F  G  Am
Dorian Jam Track Audio
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