C Mixolydian
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C 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 C Mixolydian has been identified to match well with the track.
Uptown Rhythm | Robert Cray Style R&B Backing Track in C Major l BT 712
Use the C Mixolydian mode over the C7 chords to add a bluesy feel with the inclusion of a flattened seventh.
Soft Summer Bossa – Smooth Jazz Backing Track in C Major (108 bpm)
The C Mixolydian mode is a perfect fit over the G7 chord, ensuring compatibility with its dominant 7th tonality.
Emotional Slow Rock Ballad Guitar Backing Track C Major
The Mixolydian mode adds a bluesy tension that perfectly complements the rock genre and G Major chord.
Ominous Psychedelic Blues Rock Backing Track for Guitar in A Minor
Matches the C major-centric section, providing a sweeter, more major-flavored sound.
Heavy Eric Clapton Blues Backing Track in C Major (C7) l BT 563
This mode features a dominant 7th, which ties in smoothly with the C7 chord, adding tension-resolving color.
Sweet Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in C Minor (Cm7) l BT 568
The mixolydian mode works particularly well over dominant 7 chords, offering a bright sound palette to contrast against the minor context.
12 Bar Blues Shuffle with Call & Response Guitar Backing Track Jam in C major
C Mixolydian scale aligns with the dominant 7th chords present, adding sophisticated tonality to your play.
Solid Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in C Major (C7) l BT 562
Playing the Mixolydian mode over dominant 7th chords (C7, G7, etc.) will provide jazzy, dominant tension that fits naturally into blues music.
Swinging Blues Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in C major
The Mixolydian mode is ideal for improvising over dominant chords seen frequently in blues progressions.
Oozing Blues Ballad Guitar Backing Track Jam in C major
Offers additional color, fitting well with the dominant 7th harmonies in blues.