Lessons - Scales – Mixolydian And Phrygian Dominant Scales E And A (Bass Tab)
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The Mixolydian scale is a modal scale that is commonly used over dominant 7th chords.
This is because it contains the minor 7th interval, which is also present in the dominant 7th chords.
The Mixolydian scale is also the basis for many folk melodies.
E Mixolydian scale
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|-----------------------------------0----2----0---------------------------------| A|-------------------0----2----4-------------------4----2----0-------------------| E|----0----2----4-------------------------------------------------4----2----0----|
A Mixolydian scale
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|-----------------------------4----5----7----5----4-----------------------------| A|--------------4----5----7-----------------------------7----5----4--------------| E|----5----7-----------------------------------------------------------7----5----|
Phrygian Dominant is a very atmospheric scale with a distinctive Eastern sound.
It can be used to great effect in metal bass lines and solos.
E Phrygian Dominant scale
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|---------------------------------0----2----0----------------------------------| A|------------------0----2----3-------------------3----2----0-------------------| E|----0----1---4-------------------------------------------------4----1----0----|
A Phrygian Dominant
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| D|----------------------------------5----7----5----------------------------------| A|-------------------5----7----8-------------------8----7----5-------------------| E|----5----6----9-------------------------------------------------9----6----5----|