This jam track is in the key of C# Mixolydian, Pop Rock Style.
- Chords: C# /// B/C# ///
- Tempo: 120BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
C# Mixolydian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
- C# D# E# F# G# A# B
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Mixolydian mode (F# major) but with C# in the bass.
B/C# could be considered a B add9.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the C# Mixolydian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the C# Mixolydian mode
C# major chord 4th fret
C# major chord 9th fret
B/C# chord with C# on the 4th fret
B/C# chord with C# on the 9th fret
C# major triads on top three strings
B major triads on top three strings
B major triads on top three strings with the C# note added
Small C# Mixolydian pattern starting on the C#, 4th fret, 5th string.
Small C# Mixolydian pattern starting on the C#, 6th fret, 3rd string.
Small C# Mixolydian pattern starting on the C#, 11th fret, 4th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
C# Mixolydian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the B major chord
Small scale pattern with the D# note highlighted for targeting over the B/C# chord.
