Introduction to the Mixolydian Scale - Tying All Together

In today's lesson we'll continue exploring the possibilities offered in the Mixolydian mode. Let's start by examining the scale's formula which will help us see the chord it might work with: Root-2-3-4-5-6-b7

Taking the Root, 3rd, 5th and minor 7th of the scale tells us that we can use the Mixolydian mode over a Dominant 7th type of chord. To keep things interesting, today's backing track will alternate between a D7 and a C7 chord. We'll use the appropriate Mixo scale over each chord.

In order to make this technically appealing, we'll use a mix of 3 notes per string scale positions with Major pentatonic positions. Make sure every note sounds as clean as possible and keep a strong tempo!

Practice well!