Mixolydian b9 Family of Chords:
I chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
II+ chord = Ab augmented (4 note chord = Ab major 7th sharp 5th)
iiio chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B diminished 7th)
IV chord = C major (4 note chord = C major 7th)
vo chord = D diminished (4 note chord = D minor 7th flat 5th)
vi chord = E minor (4 note chord = E minor 7th)
vii chord = F minor (4 note chord = F minor major 7th)
HS, WS+HS, HS, WS, WS, HS, WS
Notes are: G, Ab, B, C, D, E, F, G
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Mixolydian b9 progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the Mixolydian b9 (C Harmonic Major) scale using quarter then eighth notes.
1. I //// IV //// I //// IV ////
2. I //// vi //// vii //// IV ////
3. I //// iiio //// IV //// vo //// vii //// IV //// vii //// IV //// I ////
4. II+ //// vo //// I //// vi //// vii //// IV //// I ////
5. vo //// IV //// iiio //// IV //// vii //// I ////
Now transpose these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to all 15 keys.
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Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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