E Dorian contains the notes E F# G A B C# D E. These are the same notes that are in a D Major scale. To play a Dorian Mode, simply take the minor chord or key you are in (in this case Em) and go down one whole step (which equals 2 frets) and play a major scale. This is the Dorian mode. Here’s the D Major scale starting at the 10th fret.

So you can think of the Dorian Mode in two different ways, a minor scale with a raised 6th degree or a major scale one whole step lower than the key or minor chord you are playing over. Let’s play both these positions of the Dorian Mode, but this time with the Let’s Jam CD.

The trick would be to experiment with this scale and find some licks you like. First memorize and play the scale many times forwards and backwards. It becomes easier to experiment after knowing it well. Try to get used to the sound of it.