This jam track is in the key of A Mixolydian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: A /// G/A ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
A Mixolydian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
- A B C# D E F# G
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Mixolydian mode (D major) but with A in the bass.
G/A could be considered a G add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the A Mixolydian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the A Mixolydian mode
A major chord 5th fret
A major chord 12th fret
G/A chord with A on the 5th fret
G/A chord with A on the 12th fret
A major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings with the A note added
Small A Mixolydian pattern starting on the A, 2nd fret, 3rd string.
Small A Mixolydian pattern starting on the A, 7th fret, 4th string.
Small A Mixolydian pattern starting on the A, 12th fret, 5th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
A Mixolydian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the G major chord
Small scale pattern with the B note highlighted for targeting over the G/A chord.
