G Mixolydian
G Mixolydian
Mixolydian
Intermediate
Root: G
7 notes
Mixolydian mode - major with lowered 7th, blues and rock sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
G
RootA
Major 2ndB
Major 3rdC
Perfect 4thD
Perfect 5thE
Major 6thF
Minor 7thInterval Details
G
Root
A
Major 2nd
B
Major 3rd
C
Perfect 4th
D
Perfect 5th
E
Major 6th
F
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
G
Scale Type
mixolydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
None
Difficulty
Intermediate