A Mixolydian
A Mixolydian
Mixolydian
Intermediate
Root: A
7 notes
Mixolydian mode - major with lowered 7th, blues and rock sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
A
RootB
Major 2ndC#
Major 3rdD
Perfect 4thE
Perfect 5thF#
Major 6thG
Minor 7thInterval Details
A
Root
B
Major 2nd
C#
Major 3rd
D
Perfect 4th
E
Perfect 5th
F#
Major 6th
G
Minor 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7m
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
Perfect for dominant 7 chords. Used extensively in blues and rock.
Alternate Names
Sol mode
Dominant scale
Common Music Genres
Blues
Rock
Jazz
Country
Tags
mode
major
dominant
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
A
Scale Type
mixolydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
2♯
Difficulty
Intermediate