The Mixolydian Blues Hybrid Scale - The Holy Grail of Major Soloing!

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Hello friends,
Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another mini-lead guitar tutorial, this time focusing on how to improve your soloing over major keys. Aspiring lead players tend to make huge leaps in progress in the early going, but at a certain point it’s common to plateau and get stuck in the “pentatonic rut.” So, in this lesson we’ll be adding additional notes to our toolbox by combining two powerful scales; the minor blues scale and the mixolydian scale to form what I consider to be the Holy Grail of major lead playing, the mixolydian blues hybrid scale. Let's get started!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Demonstration
0:36 - Introduction
1:34 - Blues Scale Review
3:28 - Mixolydian Scale Review
6:25 - Mixolydian Blues Hybrid Scale
10:07 - Implementation
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[@swiftlessons]

Hey friends, let's put this scale to work and learn a tasty mixo-blues hybrid lick in D major: 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWesd3SPgduAfKc

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[@alanbagshaw7280]

"Pentatonoic rut." That's me. This really helped. Thanks, man.

[@mr.lumbergh7273]

Yeah, that makes two... This was a great help.

[@dannymemmory5094]

The Hybrid Scale of the Blues Scale and the Dorian Minor scale is also a Great way to add Chromatic runs on your solos

[@jasonleonard9776]

This is all extremely pentatonic though

[@eliassmouni1245]

@@jasonleonard9776 pentatonic means 5 notes this is not pentatonic

[@randallreinders5722]

If you are solid on pentatonic, I find it a lot easier to think about adding 4th and 7th to your major pentatonic or major 3 to minor pentatonic than to try to wrap my mind around Mixo scale

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Raises hand from Pentatonic Ditch...

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[@tefenstrat]

OMG dude ...After watching so many blues guitar lesson videos this one finally made it all make sense to me! I used to get confused when some player would play somes notes that sounded good but I would think - wait a minute those notes seem to be out of place....well now it all makes sense ! Thanks so much !

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[@poonstangable]

FINALLY!!!! Someone who can explain the mixolydian and its relationship to blues and make it so EASY to understand. Thank you so much dude!

[@cyclopsasylum]

I've been in the pentatonic rut for 20 years at least. I mostly a rhythm player but lately I've been wanting to expand my knowledge of the instrument and better my playing. This helped a lot!

[@zzodysseuszz]

2-3 years for me. I stopped overwhelming myself and started compartmentalising the information for myself to make it easier to learn

[@kevinstamper9796]

That’s me!!! Learning the notes then in the 5 pentatonic scale, some in the CADGE system would say this is the 2 box I think?? I wish he would do how to mix the Chromatic scale and the Pentatonic together using the 5 boxes of Pentatonic!! Learning the notes is a big help!!

[@vincentvega3725]

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[@TomRubicon5949]

For the first time in 17 years I know how to play the mixolydian, not just the notes but how to implement them. Thanks man, new subscriber for sure.

[@addicted2tone349]

I’ve been mixing majors and minors for a while but I’ve never done this. Sooo much awesomeness in this lesson!

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[@johnmuenchrath]

Honestly, one of the best presentations of mixing minor/major scales in blues soloing on KZbin! Well done sir

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I’m comfortable with this guy and the way he teaches. I knew a lot of these notes already but I didn’t know what the heck I was doing. Now I know a little more about the scales. I’m going to continue watching this guy

[@bridgetgregory2929]

Brilliantly explained ! - It leads on perfectly from the previous video lesson from you...'Mind bending lead guitar trick' where you took us through the major and minor pentatonic scales and how to start developing 'question and answer' styles in our Blues lead breaks. Keep 'em coming and we'll keep the Blues alive!

[@smacker360]

Been looking for a lesson like this, thanks. I've never taken a real lesson with the exception of a few videos and found most if not all of these notes by ear on my own. It's nice to see what I was actually doing. THANKS!!!!

[@questionmark5463]

I've been absent mindedly doing this for years and never really thought of it as a scale as such. Great to see it put together in a structured way and now I am realising that I can play a lot of lines that I normally wouldn't think of. Thanks so much man! At least now I can explain this when people ask what I am playing. This really was a huge lightbulb moment for me.

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[@integralherbalism3093]

Just what I needed. After a 10 year neglect of my music I've finally bitten the bullet and started learning theory and playing with a metronome. I was stuck learning my favorite tunes and jamming along by ear to blues. This lesson really makes applying the scales to soloing very strait forward - I've memorised all my modes now but somehow this mixo-blues scale and your presentation of it, are perfect for bridging the chasm between scales and improv. thanks

[@loganwhite8375]

You were always learning theory, you just didn't know it. Theory is just a way to TALK ABOUT MUSIC. "Music" is the word we describe to series and combinations of notes with intent. It's ALL LANGUAGE.

[@gabrielcunneen2863]

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[@GuitarguyRichard56]

This was a great way to get us out of the old pentatonic scale and into mixolydian playing. Very well explained. Thanks

[@609_]

Wow. Thank you, brother. The Hybrid Mixolydian it is then. I was so ready to see this video. I have understandings of the scales needed. minor pentatonic, minor blues, mixolydian. I knew there were patterns that combined like this, thanks for moving me quicker ahead in my guitar soloing journey.

[@connorfischer3283]

I really liked this video, especially how he mentioned always referencing the major scale. Thanks! Now I have something to work on!

[@russcoleman2338]

Yep....learn all your intervals from the major scale.....help you with chords too.

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Immersed in your lesson Rob. No clickbait from you. You so selflessly share your knowledge. You so effectively incorporate theory into your lessons,even during song tutorials. I have had many 'lightbulb' moments from your lessons. Your code of ethics is of the highest standard Rob: no blatant marketing strategy, not even a hint of gentle coersion into subscription. Will make a once off donation as a token of my profound gratitude. My abject apology for belated wish: May you and your family enjoy good health and prosperity in 2021 and for many years to come.

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Hey Rajen, thanks so much for this incredibly thoughtful and kind message, it really means a lot. I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos, and making progress, I'll keep them coming. Thanks again for the encouraging words. -Rob

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[@victorformosa2825]

Your teaching method is way up there, great lesson on helping us to understand mixolydian, many thanks Rob.

[@drsteviejasengnsangma8739]

such a great idea to mix minor pentatonic and mixolydian scale. Practical tips to do it is so awesome, couldn't be any better. God bless you brother

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Thank you for this video, I watched it with subtitles and it really helps me understood what I'm half doing... I'm mainly playing metal, but blues is everywhere and this video teach me something I didn't catch. Thank you so mutch.

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Mate, thank you! You just kickstarted three hours of playing with some major improvement

[@LeeKobe1]

Excellent lesson! Like many others, I've been stuck in the minor pentatonic and extended minor pentatonic scale. This will be my goto lesson/practice going forward. I also really liked the 'sing along with the notes' advice. This has helped me to anticipate half step vs full step changes. Thanks!

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[@avps9782]

1:18 MAYXOLYDIAN SCALE 3:31 Myxolydian Scale revisited 6:10 Great Hybrid Lick 8:28 Another Great Hybrid Lick 9:17 The names of the intervals 10:20 Take Min Pentatonic as safety net

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[@CJZM7777]

Great lesson. Yes, it is a lot of notes. I have used the 3rd, flat5, 6th and 2nd notes for blues with minor pentatonic scale but didn't know it was a mixolydian and blues combo scale. This gives me a few new ideas. Thanks

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Great lesson. Thank you so much. I have heard of mixolydian but I never knew what it was....Even though I am overwhelmed! But that’s OK I need to take notes down and start working on this.

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That was amazing. Inspired three hours of practice this evening!

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Love hearing that, thanks Michael, enjoy your progress!

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[@bwalk009]

Great lesson! I know all that so it was easy to understand. A new explanation just put it back in perspective. How to jump from scale to scale or "scale hop" is what no body seems to teach, and that, is the essence of soloing.

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[@petecartwright5211]

Very well done. This is a masterclass in scale blending we all got for free. Thanks!

[@pandamandominatrix844]

Great lesson! I remember being in the rut, and what I ended up doing is slowly adding and dropping notes on shape one of the pentatonic. Eventually I was basically just playing a mixo-blues-Dorian hybrid... which is really just major and minor scales combined. Helps you get that classic blues sound and if you turn up the drive you can sound like cream Clapton. I recommend you beginners try it out. Once you know what notes sound good together and before and after each other it opens up the entire fretboard.

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[@walt4670]

Great lesson - really clear and fun. Two-thirds of the way toward the holy trinity of a Garcia solo :) - should your rhythm section throw in a "borrowed" chord with a flatted third at the turnaround for a beat, you can sneak in a quick Dorian run over the change too...

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Thought you were talking about intervals for a minute there...

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[@mbmillermo]

Nice lesson! I wish I had this when I started playing back in the '70s. Another way to think of that hybrid scale: blues + pentatonic major. The Mixolydian is adding only the 2nd, 3rd and 6th tones, which would also be added by pentatonic major. So combining pentatonics, major and minor, plus the flat 5th, gets you there. You also have the Dorian mode in the mix. Fun fact: Add in Phrygian dominant (adds flat 2nd and flat 6th) and you have every chromatic note except for the major 7th, but with the bebop scale, you have the major 7th (it's Mixolydian with major 7th). So it turns out that every single note works over the dominant 7th chord! You can go full chromatic.

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Soon as he played the Mixolydian part it was instant Allman!! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

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I was getting a jam band vibe too.

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I totally heard Dickie Betts as well.

[@davidmiles533]

Just want you to know I subscribed. I’ve played since 1968 and 1971 seriously but it was rhythm and fingerpicking until Covid lockdown. I did even own an electric guitar until a bit over 2 years ago. I wouldn’t have been able to do a solo to literally save my life. Durning lockdown I bought a looper and an Asian PRS. Both items inspired me and I then had time. I began teaching myself lead guitar. Playing 3-5 hours a day ( at 64 ) is hard but really cements needs things into an old brain. I comfortable now with both playing and writing or improvising solos with others and have been able to use it on stage. ( didn’t mention I’ve been on and off stage, working since 1973.. ). It’s a whole new level of love for my instruments and my collection grew with my proficiency. This video is the first time I’ve heard of this hybrid scale. I’m not only going to learn it I’m going to be able to teach it when I expand my instructional services to lead lessons. Thank you and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@markrosa9209]

Just made so much difference to my playing. Thankyou so much

[@timex7155]

that was one of the best explained lessons. At least for the way I understand music. And thank you for sticking to instruction and not showcasing .

[@TheGBs1972]

Love how the mixolydian ( or part of) can be used over other chords in the same scale/triad

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[@holywood60]

I'll mimic so many other comments here, but I just wanted to reach out and say Thank You. I've been playing guitar for 40+ years, have found some of these notes previously and just used them cuz they sounded good - without knowing jack about them. Watching your video put it all together in a straight foward, logical manner. Dude, you just don't know how good you really are. Einstein said if you can't explain it to a 3rd grader, you don't know it yourself. I am the 3rd grader, you are the master. Thanks so much.

[@richardthatsme]

Just found this. Moving out of my rut!

[@marcus19629]

Thank you for this, it’s totally moved me forward from the minor and major pentatonic scale👍

[@joem6859]

Nice job, very well demonstrated. All the best players sing or hum the notes they're playin, just watch their lips while they're soloin

[@fredstann982]

Great video. I used to use a cheap trick to remember the Mixolydian scale while soloing. When you're in a major key, the Mixolydian mode uses the same notes as the V of that key. So for the key of A, D major has the same notes as A Mixolydian. So in the middle of my A minor pentatonic riffs (adding flatted fifths), I'd play a D Major riff starting in A. To locate the relative major I'd slide my pentatonic box up two frets and look where my ring finger was on the high E string. I drank too much beer back then :)

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Such a cool trick!

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[@pastardo3199]

An excellent way to transfer over to the major pentatonic as well

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[@georget7028]

Wow! A complete explanation. Good work.

[@JohnMarcell]

This just unlocked so much more for my blues solos

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Awesome instruction!

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right? cannot take my eyes off of it. so killer!

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watched this 2 days ago and i am back.. thanks Mr for a great lesson.. wow.. loved it... have an awesome day...

[@charlesmurphy2417]

Great lesson and what an awesome way to explain this concept. Thank you!!!

[@kingster911]

Great little lesson! Another name for this scale: the Grateful Dead scale. Now that you, the reader, are done groaning...hear me out! It’s not all spaced out jams! Mississippi Half-Step, Jack Straw, and Deal. Start there.

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[@allisonplanting3745]

Thank you for a great tutorial.! A lot of meaningful detail and subtleties to really take it to the next level.

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[@carlbaumeister3439]

I like overlapping two scales like that, but it can also be confusing when you’re first starting. I would suggest, for ease of memory, and more texturing and voicings, to play one scale (for instance minor blues) in one position, and the other scale (for instance mixolydian) in a different position. I’ve found when you do this, it’s easier to keep track where you are, and your ear and fingers become so trained that in time, you can find those notes anywhere on the fretboard.

[@petermeijer3019]

Top lesson. You are besides a very good guitar player also an excellent teacher!!!

[@GilletteDBG]

I continue to gravitate back to this lesson for “trying” to grasp my own ability to combine these scales into something coherent. I like to see you take a deeper dive into this lesson especially implementation of the skill. If a player can’t bring it together the player won’t be able to transcend to the higher level of solo execution.

[@kpbrian79]

Thank you! I love ur teaching method/style, and for explaining for what flatted 5th was!