Mixolydian is probably the most commonly used mode beyond Aeolian and, of course, Ionian (the major scale itself!) Mixolydian's unique blend of major and minor gives it a mellow yet powerful sound that is ideal for pop and rock music.


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0:00 Introduction
0:26 "Clock" by Coldplay
1:06 "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
1:42 "Royal" by Lorde
2:19 "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns 'n' Roses
3:09 Mixolydian is less directional
4:33 I - bVII - IV - I
6:43 "Cars" by Gary Numan
7:36 Mixolydian is a mode
8:26 "All Blues" by Miles Davis
9:08 "All Night Long" by Lionel Richie
10:40 "Norwegian Wood" by The Beatles
11:21 "Burn The Witch" by Radiohead
12:35 100% Mixolydian piano outro