A Mixolydian

A Mixolydian

mixolydian

Intermediate

Root: A

7 notes

Notes in Scale

A

Root

B

Major 2nd

C#

Major 3rd

D

Perfect 4th

E

Perfect 5th

F#

Major 6th

G

Minor 7th

Mixolydian mode - major with lowered 7th, blues and rock sound

Sound Character

Timbre

Diverse, unique

Emotion

Depends on specific mode

Suitable Genres

Jazz, Fusion, Film Music

Quick Reference

Root Note

A

Scale Type

mixolydian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

2♯

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Sol mode

Dominant scale

Common Music Genres

Blues

Rock

Jazz

Country

Tags

mode

major

dominant