Volume 15 Lessons
In this volume we will study the Mixolydian Mode, a diatonic mode built from the fifth degree or (dominant degree) of the Major scale. The volume includes Mixolydian mode exercises and applications. The volume ends with artist studies of Chuck Berry, Dickey Betts, B.B. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
The Mixolydian Mode
In this lesson we will study the Mixolydian Mode. Also known as the dominant mode. This mode is used frequently in Rock, Blues, and Jazz styles.
Applying the Mixolydian Mode 1
In this lesson we will learn how to apply the Mixolydian mode to our lead playing
Applying the Mixolydian Mode 2
In this lesson we will learn more examples of how to apply the Mixolydian Mode to our lead playing.
How Mixolydian relates to other modes
In this lesson we will learn how the Mixolydian mode relates to other modes we know and learn how to connect them to get around the neck.
Combining Mixolydian with Blues Scale
In this lesson we will combine the Mixolydian mode with the Blues scale in our Blues improvisation.
Quick Change 12 Bar Blues
In this lesson we will learn the Quick Change 12 Bar Blues Progression. In this progression we switch to the IV chord after the first bar.
B.B. King Style Mixolydian
In this lesson we will study Mixolydian blues licks in the style of B.B. King.
Chuck Berry Style Blues
In this lesson we will study blues improv in the style of Chuck Berry combining Mixolydian and Blues scale
Stevie Ray Vaughan style Blues
In this lesson we will study some blues licks in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Dickey Betts Style Blues
In this lesson we study some blues lick in the style of Dickey Betts from the Allman Brothers Band.