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Mixolydian Psychedelic Blues

Tutor Richard Barrett | Gear used Knaggs Choptank, Vox AC15 C1 Difficulty | 10 mins per example

into what many regard as the mysterious world of modes, the name Mixolydian may be familiar to you. If not, no problem. My own approach to modes has always been intuitive, rather than methodical, but whichever way you choose to proceed, there should be something in this article for

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