EXAMPLES MIXOLYDIAN - 7TH INTERVALS

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EXAMPLE 9 In bar 57 of this example, a series of stacked 7ths, that alternate between ascending and descending direction, are taken up through the scale along the length of the neck (lateral motion). This is followed in bar 58 by a series of ascending stacked 7ths taken up through the scale (again, via lateral motion). Most players would probably use a hybrid picking approach for the stacked 7ths in this example; however, I used economy picking when recording the example, so consequently I have given you a choice of approaches, so that you can see which one suits you the best.

EXAMPLE 10 Finally, we conclude with a combination of two-note motifs and three-note stacked ideas with varied rhythms (eighth-note triplets and quarter-note triplets) to create something more akin to a melody than just a simple sequence. I hope you’ve enjoyed this month’s lesson.