This jam track is in the key of Ab Lydian, Light Rock Style.
- Chords: Ab /// Bb/Ab ///
- Tempo: 80BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
Ab Lydian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
- Ab Bb C D Eb F G
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Ab Lydian mode (Eb major) but with Ab in the bass.
Bb/Ab contains the same notes as Bb7 so this could be considered as such.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the Ab Lydian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the Ab Lydian mode
Ab major chord 4th fret
Ab major chord 11th fret
Bb/Ab chord with Ab on the 4th fret
Bb/Ab chord with Ab on the 11th fret
Ab major triads on top three strings
Bb major triads on top three strings
Bb major triads on top three strings with the Ab note added
Small Ab Lydian pattern starting on the Ab, 4th fret, 6th string.
Small Ab Lydian pattern starting on the Ab, 6th fret, 4th string.
Small Ab Lydian pattern starting on the Ab, 9th fret, 2nd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
Ab Lydian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Bb major chord
Small scale pattern with the Bb note highlighted for targeting over the Bb/Ab chord.
