E Mixolydian

E Mixolydian

mixolydian

Intermediate

Root: E

7 notes

Notes in Scale

E

Root

F#

Major 2nd

G#

Major 3rd

A

Perfect 4th

B

Perfect 5th

C#

Major 6th

D

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

E

Scale Type

mixolydian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

3♯

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Sol mode

Dominant scale

Common Music Genres

Blues

Rock

Jazz

Country

Tags

mode

major

dominant