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The Mixolydian Mode – Study Piece #1

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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.

The lessons in this course will first recap the theory behind the Mixolydian mode and its unique sound. They will then demonstrate how to play this study piece, section by section.

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This course is 30 MINUTES long and contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. The Mixolydian Mode – Study Piece #1

This video is a demonstration of this study piece, performed on a Jaydee Supernatural bass strung with stainless steel Rotosound strings.

2. Overview of the G Mixolydian Mode

This video gives an overview of the G Mixolydian mode, focusing on its distinguishing characteristics and which chord it is played over.

3. A Section

The bass plays a melodic line during the intro, written to clearly illustrate the sound of the Mixolydian mode. This lesson covers bars 1-4 in the transcription.

4. B Section

This section is built on a 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

This section is another slap groove, this time featuring upper register chordal ideas and a fill using the open-hammer-pop technique. This lesson covers bars 9-14.

6. D Section

The final section of this piece 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.