This jam track is in the key of B Mixolydian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: B /// A/B ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
B Mixolydian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
- B C# D# E F# G# A
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Mixolydian mode (E major) but with B in the bass.
A/B could be considered a A add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the B Mixolydian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the B Mixolydian mode
B major chord 2nd fret
B major chord 7th fret
A/B chord with B on the 2nd fret
A/B chord with B on the 7th fret
B major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings with the B note added
Small B Mixolydian pattern starting on the B, 4th fret, 3rd string.
Small B Mixolydian pattern starting on the B, 9th fret, 4th string.
Small B Mixolydian pattern starting on the B, 14th fret, 5th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
B Mixolydian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the A major chord
Small scale pattern with the C# note highlighted for targeting over the A/B chord.
