D Mixolydian

D Mixolydian

mixolydian

Intermediate

Root: D

7 notes

Notes in Scale

D

Root

E

Major 2nd

F#

Major 3rd

G

Perfect 4th

A

Perfect 5th

B

Major 6th

C

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

D

Scale Type

mixolydian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

1♯

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Sol mode

Dominant scale

Common Music Genres

Blues

Rock

Jazz

Country

Tags

mode

major

dominant