Jam Along with Eric van der Westen & Janneke van Heeswijk in Dm Minor Blues

Jurgen Bettonviel
25 september 2023

Live Jam Tracks Presents a the musical journey with the renowned bassist, Eric van der Westen, and the rhythmic powerhouse, Janneke van Heeswijk.

Experience the resonance as they craft a silky foundation for a Dm minor blues, pacing it at a soothing 80 BPM.


Breaking Down the Chords:

Immerse yourself in this chord progression:
[Dm7 % % % | Gm7 % | Dm7 % | Am7 | Gm7 | Dm7 | A7 | Dm7 % % % | Gm7 % | Dm7 % | EØ N A7 | Dm7 | A7 :]

Mastering the Solo:

  • D Minor Pentatonic Scale: Make this your default scale for jamming over the sequence. It encapsulates the notes: D, F, G, A, and C, granting your solos that distinctive blues vibe.
  • D Dorian Mode: Introduce a dash of jazz by using the D Dorian mode, particularly over the Dm7 and Gm7 chords. This mode features the notes: D, E, F, G, A, B, and C.
  • A Mixolydian Mode: As the tune touches the A7 chord, sprinkle some hues by focusing on the A Mixolydian scale (A, B, C#, D, E, F#, and G).
  • EØ Chord: For this half-diminished chord, turn to the E Locrian #2 scale, comprising of the notes: E, F#, G, A, Bb, C, and D.

Chord Enhancements:

To all the guitar and keyboard aficionados out there: amplify the tonality by integrating 9ths or 13ths, especially for your dominant 7 chords. A quick tip: On the A7 chord, experiment with an A9 or A13.

Your Creative Outlet:

Above all, jamming is a form of self-expression. Use these scales and chords as your springboard and let your innate creativity take flight. And as you dive into this musical escapade, we're eager to hear your thoughts!

Got Suggestions?

Have a mood, style, or instrumental combo in mind for our next jam track? Drop us a comment, and who knows, we might just bring your idea to life in our next creation!

More Musical Adventures Await:

Don't forget to explore more of our jam tracks. And while you're at it, give a listen to Eric van der Westen on Spotify and delve deeper into their music world at Eric's official website and Janneke's website.

This soulful session was recorded at Artichoque Studio. Until next time, stay groovy and keep jamming!