G# Mixolydian

G# Mixolydian

mixolydian

Intermediate

Root: G#

7 notes

Ab

Notes in Scale

G#

Root

A#

Major 2nd

C

Major 3rd

C#

Perfect 4th

D#

Perfect 5th

F

Major 6th

F#

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

G#

Scale Type

mixolydian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

5♯

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Sol mode

Dominant scale

Common Music Genres

Blues

Rock

Jazz

Country

Tags

mode

major

dominant