Mixolydian Family of Chords:
I chord = G major (G7 four note chord)
ii chord = A minor (Am7 four note chord)
iiio chord = B diminished (Bm7b5 four note chord)
IV chord = C major (Cmaj7 four note chord)
v chord = D minor (Dm7 four note chord)
vi chord = E minor (Em7 four note chord)
VII chord = F major (Fmaj7 four note chord)
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Mixolydian progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the G Mixolydian scale using quarter then eighth notes.
G Mixolydian scale = G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G
1. I //// //// VII //// IV ////
2. VII //// I /////
3. IV //// v //// VII //// I ////
4. I //// v //// VII //// IV ////
Also create your own variations and record them for your own personal rhythm library.
Record progressions with a metronome at multiple speeds:
70, 80, 90, 100, 110 - 220 BPM. (beats per minute)
Now
transpose these to each position (register)
of your instrument, then to
all 15 keys.
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materials copyright 2010. For personal use only.
Vince
Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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