The Mixolydian mode is a major scale with a flat 7th. This creates a bluesy, rock sound that's perfect for dominant 7th chords and blues-rock improvisation.
Key Characteristics
- •Major 3rd (bright foundation)
- •Flat 7th (the "bluesy" sound)
- •Dominant quality
- •Wants to resolve but doesn't have to
Famous Examples
- Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
- Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
- Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones
Blues
Rock
Country
Funk
Southern Rock
Quick Tips
- 1.The b7 gives you that classic rock/blues sound
- 2.Perfect for playing over dominant 7th chords
- 3.Try the I - bVII movement for authentic Mixolydian feel
- 4.Great for southern rock and classic rock solos