How to Improvise Solos in Mixolydian Mode

Name: How to Improvise Solos in Mixolydian Mode
Uploaded: 2018-01-14T12:00:00Z
Duration: 15 min
Channel: Jake Lizzio
Description: A step-by-step guide to improvising guitar solos using Mixolydian. Learn the scale shape, add hammer-ons and slides, accent chord tones, and use the Mixolydian pentatonic for a unique flavor.

Start shredding legato patterns on your guitar while mastering Mixolydian's harmony and sound. Includes a jam track.

By Jake Lizzio · Signals Music Studio · 700,000+ subscribers on YouTube

Part of the series Understanding The Modes

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This lesson walks you through the process of improvising guitar solos using the Mixolydian mode. We'll start with the basics of going up and down the scale, then progressively add techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, and slides. You'll also learn how to accent chord tones and use the Mixolydian pentatonic scale for a unique flavor.

D Mixolydian Chart

Here's a reference chart for the D Mixolydian scale and chord tones used in this lesson. Right-click to download.

D Mixolydian scale chart with chord tones and scale positions