Mixolydian Mode Study Piece #1
When learning to play a mode all over the fingerboard, it’s also important to put it to use in some actual lines, so that you can hear it in action. This piece – which is based on the G Mixolydian mode – will enable you to become comfortable with using the mode, whilst giving your fingers a good workout at the same time! In this video course I’ll be talking you through the G Mixolydian mode and which chord it works with. I’ll then be breaking this piece down, section by section, and showing you how to play it.
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This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:
1 – Mixolydian Study Piece #1
This video is a demonstration of this study piece, performed on a Jaydee Supernatural bass.
2 – Overview of the G Mixolydian Mode
In this video I’ll be talking about the G Mixolydian mode, focusing on its distinguishing features and discussing which chord to play it with.
3 – A Section
In this video we’ll be working through the opening section of this piece. The bass plays a melodic line here, written to clearly illustrate the sound of the Mixolydian mode. This lesson covers bars 1-4.
4 – B Section
This lesson covers the B section, which is built on a busy slap bass groove that very clearly outlines the sound of the mode. There are some classic Mixolydian fills in this line. This lesson covers bars 5-8.
5 – C Section
The C section of this piece is a second slap groove that features some upper register chordal ideas and a cool fill using the open-hammer-pop technique. This lesson covers bars 9-14.
6 – D Section
In this video we’ll be working through the final section of this piece. This part is built on the line from the B section, but with an alternate ending. This lesson covers bars 15-19, bringing the piece to a close.
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