This jam track is in the key of Ab Mixolydian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: Ab /// Gb/Ab ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
Ab Mixolydian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
- Ab Bb C Db Eb F Gb
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Mixolydian mode (Db major) but with Ab in the bass.
Gb/Ab could be considered a Gb add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the Ab Mixolydian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the Ab Mixolydian mode
Ab major chord 4th fret
Ab major chord 11th fret
Gb/Ab chord with Ab on the 4th fret
Gb/Ab chord with Ab on the 11th fret
Ab major triads on top three strings
Gb major triads on top three strings
Gb major triads on top three strings with the Ab note added
Small Ab Mixolydian pattern starting on the Ab, 1st fret, 3rd string.
Small Ab Mixolydian pattern starting on the Ab, 6th fret, 4th string.
Small Ab Mixolydian pattern starting on the Ab, 11th fret, 5th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
Ab Mixolydian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Gb major chord
Small scale pattern with the Bb note highlighted for targeting over the Gb/Ab chord.
