Harmonized sixths can add so much flavor to music, and are great for bringing subtle details to a song’s overall sound. For blues, rock, jazz, and many other styles, using the Mixolydian scale can be a great avenue for musical expression.
One of the pedal steel’s unique capabilities is having a depth of options for playing harmonized sixths fluidly within a tune. Using the Mixolydian scale in the form of harmonized sixths can be a great way to catch a listener’s attention with the pedal steel.
Below are tabs for the G Mixolydian scale harmonized in sixths for the E9 pedal steel. Enjoy!
Feel free to click on the image for an enlarged view. The E lever denotes lowering that string a half step.
Continue Learning
If you’d like to explore these ideas further, here are a few ways to continue working with them.
Instructional Materials
I’ve written several instructional books that explore technique, fretboard understanding, and musical application in much greater depth.
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Private Lessons
Many students I work with are players who feel stuck or overwhelmed by scattered information and aren’t sure what they should actually be practicing.
If you’d like help applying these concepts directly to your own playing, I work with a small number of pedal steel students each month through remote lessons.