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G Mixolydian

Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 title G Mixolydian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 title G Mixolydian
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Tempo120 bpm

Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)

Keyboard
GABCDEFG
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Questions
What notes are in the G Mixolydian scale?

The G Mixolydian scale uses the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, F (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Mixolydian scale formula?

The Mixolydian scale follows the interval pattern W W H W W H W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on G to get the G Mixolydian scale.

What chords work over G Mixolydian?

Mixolydian works over dominant 7th chords (V7, I7 in blues). The signature mode for blues-rock and Celtic music.

How do I finger G Mixolydian on Soprano?

Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.

When would I use the Mixolydian scale?

Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.