In this jam there is lots of time on each chord as the changes are fairly slow. Listen to the track and get the rhythmic feel and vibe to determine the moods and textures that you wish to create.

What relates to all:

Since we are in minor key we can instantly consider utilizing A Minor Pentatonic & Blues as one soloing option over all the chords:

A Minor Pentatonic & Blues – A, C, D, Eb, E, G

Remember in minor key a minor mode usually relates to all the chords. That minor mode is usually either Aeolian or Dorian.  To determine which will work we have to analyze the chords and apply this minor key soloing rule:

When playing over all the chords in a minor key progression, what relates to all, you can always use Natural Minor Scales, (Aeolian Mode), UNLESS there is a major IV chord or a minor ii chord, in those cases then use the Dorian Mode.

When analyzing the chords in this jam we see that there is a major IV chord, D. So the mode we can use to solo over all the chords, what relates to all, is Dorian. The Dorian Mode is a seven-note scale often used in blues, rock, and many other musical genres. Dorian is considered a minor mode and is always the 2nd mode in any major key.

Since Dorian is the second mode in any major key, to play A Dorian in this jam we have to ask what major scales 2^nd note is an A note. The answer is G. G Major has the same notes as A Dorian:

A Dorian = A, B, C, D, E, F#, G

G Major = G, A, B, C, D, E, F#

(Same notes – just emphasize the root of the mode, A.)

Try playing G major scales but start on and emphasize the A notes and you will be playing in A Dorian.

Play your G major scales but focus and emphasize on the A notes for the cool minor sounds of A Dorian.

Treat each chord as a separate event:

In this jam the chords are moving fairly slow which is awesome for treating each chord as a separate event. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

• Over just the Am chord try A Minor Pentatonic & Blues, A Natural Minor, (same as C major), A Dorian, (same as G major), and A minor type arpeggios.
• Over just the D chord try D Major Pentatonic, (same as B Minor Pentatonic), and D major type triads and arpeggios.
• Over just the F and E chords – there is very little time on these two chords but you can try and squeeze in an F Major Pentatonic lick over the F chord and E Major Pentatonic lick over the E chord. Or just stick with what relates to all and play A Minor Pentatonic or A Dorian over both chords. Experiment and see what sounds best to your ears.