Sketch 4: D Mixolydian Hindu. Bass, clav, mallets

July 26, 2010

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If you write the key signature of a G Major and F Major on top of each other you get the sounds of a Mixolydian b13 scale. It’s actually the 5th mode of the Melodic Minor scale and is known as a Hindu scale.

This sketch is centered around a 4-measure bass melody using that scale.

Sketch 4: D Mixolydian Hindu. Bass, clavs, mallets

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