This jam track is in the key of Bb Mixolydian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: Bb /// Ab/Bb ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
A Mixolydian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
- Bb C D Eb F G Ab
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Mixolydian mode (Eb major) but with Bb in the bass.
Ab/Bb could be considered a Ab add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the Bb Mixolydian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the Bb Mixolydian mode
Bb major chord 1st fret
Bb major chord 6th fret
Ab/Bb chord with Bb on the 6th fret
Ab/Bb chord with Bb on the 13th fret
Bb major triads on top three strings
Ab major triads on top three strings
Ab major triads on top three strings with the Bb note added
Small Bb Mixolydian pattern starting on the Bb, 3rd fret, 3rd string.
Small Bb Mixolydian pattern starting on the Bb, 8th fret, 4th string.
Small Bb Mixolydian pattern starting on the Bb, 13th fret, 5th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
Bb Mixolydian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Ab major chord
Small scale pattern with the C note highlighted for targeting over the Ab/Bb chord.
