I n this lesson, I’d like to discuss playing over what’s known as a I - VI - II - V (“one-six-two-five”) chord progression, which is common in a variety of musical styles, from country to rock to folk ...

The basic Root, 3rd and 5th, forming a Triad of C Major. (Image credit: Future) Chords IV, V and VI, providing triads of F major, G major and A minor. (Image credit: Future) ...

We can consider the Gmin7 to be the “home” chord in this setting, and the melodic notes still work diatonically in G Dorian (as it shares the same key signature as F Major).