Ab Mixolydian
Ab Mixolydian
Mixolydian
Intermediate
Root: Ab
7 notes
Mixolydian mode - major with lowered 7th, blues and rock sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Ab
RootBb
Major 2ndC
Major 3rdDb
Perfect 4thEb
Perfect 5thF
Major 6thGb
Minor 7thInterval Details
Ab
Root
Bb
Major 2nd
C
Major 3rd
Db
Perfect 4th
Eb
Perfect 5th
F
Major 6th
Gb
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
Ab
Scale Type
mixolydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Intermediate