As mentioned on the previous page, one of the most commonly used modes is the Mixolydian mode. Its degrees are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and b7. Here it is in the key of A.
Here is a four bar riff derived from the A mixolydian mode.
The Mixolydian mode is particularly common in Blues and Blues related styles. Observe the fingering carefully and pay special attention to the rhythm.
Here are some riffs using the mixolydian scale in various positions on the fretboard.
This one features swung sixteenth notes and staccato notes.