A Mixolydian
A · B · C♯ · D · E · F♯ · G
A Mixolydian is a major scale with a flattened seventh, which makes it the natural fit over a dominant seventh chord. It's the sound of blues-rock, jam bands, funk, and Celtic melody — major and cheerful, but with a bluesy edge that stops it resolving too neatly. One of the most immediately useful modes to learn.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where A Mixolydian has been identified to match well with the track.
Epic Funk (Am) : Backing Track
Try the A mixolydian over the G major chord to emphasize the chord's dominant tones and create a blend of funk and blues.
Groovin' BluesGuitar Backing Track Jam in A major
The A Mixolydian mode provides an opportunity to integrate both major and blues sounds beautifully, particularly effective over the dominant 7 chords.
Brass & Bourbon Blues Guitar Backing Track in A Major l BT 666
Fits well over dominant 7 chords, offering a jazzy twist to the traditional blues sound, especially during the D7 and E7 chords.
Ray Charles Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
The Mixolydian mode is perfect for creating that 'dominant, bluesy' sound, especially when emphasizing the flat 7th characteristic of blues music.
Midnight Slow Blues Guitar Backing Track in A Minor (Am7) l BT565
A mixolydian can be used over the E7 chord to match its dominant quality, introducing a brighter, more uplifting sound.
Steely Dan Style Guitar Backing Track Jam in D major
Fits well over the A major and D major chords, adding a smooth major-seventh feel typical in Steely Dan's music.
Zeppelin Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
Blends perfectly with the major chord changes, adding a bluesy rock flavor.
Blind Love Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
The mixolydian mode can be employed for added expression and sophistication over dominant chords like E major in the progression.
Struttin' Funk Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
This scale's flatted seventh is perfect for seventh chords, bringing out that bluesy funk vibe.
Spicy Jazz Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
The A Mixolydian scale emphasizes the dominant 7th chord tones in an A jazz blues context, adding a spicy bluesy edge to your solos.