Mixolydian Riffs

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Hi guys!

In this lesson we will talk about Mixolydian mode, A Mixolydian in this case. The lesson has 2 parts, this first part is about riffing over Mixolydian A mode. As you probably know, Mixolydian mode is really similar to regular major scale, the only difference is that Myxolydian mode has flat 7th degree, which is note G in this case, not G# like in A major scale.

Mixolydian A-Riffing Lesson contains:
-A Mixolydian mode
-Alternate Picking
-Open Chords and Open Strings
-Playing in Octaves
-Left Hand Muting
-Hammer-Ons,Pull-Offs and Slides

Wish you a nice time while practicing this and see ya soon in Mixolydian A-Soloing Lesson!

Muris Varajic

Lesson Questions, Feedback & Comments

Kristofer Dahl	3rd October 2007
GMC Founder & Rocker	Awesome! (Oh and people I am warning you for Part 2 - not something for the feeble...!) Either way. it's a great idea to split this kind of lessons up: today you will learn useful mixolydian riffing ideas - and the second part will show you how to solo, stay tuned!

Rolls	3rd October 2007
Member	Great riffing. Can't wait to hear the second part.

David Wallimann	3rd October 2007
Instructor	I love it! Reminds me of the band Extreme a little...

Amarok	3rd October 2007
Member	Awesome lesson Muris!

Muris Varajic	3rd October 2007
Instructor	Thanks everybody!! Yeah,the solo part is gonna have 3 parts actually,beginner,intermediate and advanced, so everyone shall have something to play over it.

DeepRoots	3rd October 2007
Member	I'm feeling some awesome satch vibes from this! Thanks Muris! I've been meaning to go back to some riffing instead of constantly playing your alternate picking exercise 24/7! (not that i'll be dropping it, ohh not yet...)

Robin	3rd October 2007
Member	Really awesome lesson!! I LOVE Mixolydian, I use it alot when making riffs, even for my black metal band!

Gustavo	4th October 2007
Member	yeah lightning pick again awsome riffing thx muris

seanM1	4th October 2007
Member	Excellent lesson, can't wait for the solo Thanks alot!

Juan M. Valero	3rd October 2007
Instructor	Oh, excellent lesson !!!! great riffs

Jerry Arcidiacono	3rd October 2007
Instructor	Wow! I like it!

krudtaa	4th October 2007
Member	cool lesson. thanks.

Muris Varajic	4th October 2007
Instructor	Thanks guys,glad you like it!! Yep,The Light Pick once again

Ben N	4th October 2007
Instructor	muris you'r the man!! love your lessons!

Testament	7th October 2007
Member	i've seen a lot of these extremely long scales, but i'm not sure i understand how they're played. how do you go about practicing the a mixolydian scale?

Muris Varajic	7th October 2007
Instructor	Hi there! Must correct you a bit regarding to terminology,there is no long scale. In our diatonic world we have only 7 notes,that's the scale. And we practicing it by connecting these notes through boxes and fingerboard. You are probably thinking of this lick at the end.

Testament	7th October 2007
Member	aaah, i see! thanks a lot, muris!

Muris Varajic	8th October 2007
Instructor	You are welcome! Feel free to visit my "Ask Instructor" board and ask if you need any help.

Joe Kataldo	6th January 2008
Instructor	Great Riff

Muris Varajic	6th January 2008
Instructor	Thanks Joe,glad you like it!!

eddiecat	15th February 2008
Member	Oh man, this is so cool, and I LOVE those octaves!

eddiecat	18th February 2008
Member	Gee... I still can't do it right, but this makes me feel like a real rocker! I just LOVE this! Thanx

Muris Varajic	18th February 2008
Instructor	Keep it up Eddie,keep it up!!

Carlos Carrillo	4th March 2008
Instructor	hey muris!!!!!!!!! great lesson!!!!!!!!!!! thanks

Muris Varajic	5th March 2008
Instructor	Cheers Carlos,thanks

Gary_Weber	5th May 2008
Member	Muris, what a fantastic lesson series! You teach us the main riff, and then build upon it with beginner, intermediate, and advanced solos over the top of it. I'm really going to enjoy mastering this. Thanks so much!!!!

Muris Varajic	5th May 2008
Instructor	You're welcome Gary,glad you have joined GMC