Bass Exercises: One Octave Mixolydian Mode

One Octave Mixolydian Mode Exercises

Bass Exercise #1: Mixolydian Scale Practice

This is the basic way you might practice playing the mixolydian scale up and down. Each time move up a fret. Try it on the A-string, too. Use a metronome to build your facility. Ex is at 120 bpm.

Bass Exercise #2: Mixolydian applied to the V chord

This simple example is in the key of C. G7 is the V chord. The mixolydian scale, being the 5th mode, fits over the V chord. You can hear how the notes of the mixolydian fit well over the V chord.

Bass Exercise #3: Mixolydian in Rock Lines

This scale is often used on dominant 7th chords. Lots of rock lines use the scale as I do in this example. Notice I am still emphasizing the notes of the chord. That is critical.

Bass Exercise #4: Funky Line with C Mixolydian

This line mostly outlines the notes of the C7 chord C, E, G, and Bb. Many lines work this way with only one or two notes from the scale used to connect the chord tones.

Bass Exercise #5: I and IV Chord Groove

In the key of C, C and F are the I and IV chords. Many rock, R+B, and funk tunes apply dominant 7th chords to both of them. This example uses a shuffle 8th note feel. Listen and try to copy the rhythm.