MusicianCV · TRMixolydian flat six
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Scale families and changes
Mixolydian flat six · G A B C D E♭ F → ♭6 ♭7
Play the notes against a pedal. Degree 1 is the centre. Altered degrees are measured against the major scale on that centre.
Example
Pitch material / distinctive motion · G A B C D E♭ F / ♭6 ♭7
Pitch material / distinctive motionG A B C D E♭ F ♭6 ♭7
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How do you emphasise the colour while keeping the centre clear?
Answer
Feature the characteristic pitch in a short phrase, then return to the pedal. Repeat over a different bass to hear the contrast.Related topics
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