Piano scale

A Mixolydian Mode

The A Mixolydian Mode has 7 notes: A – B – C♯ – D – E – F♯ – G.

A

B

D

E

G

A

C♯

F♯

Notes of the A Mixolydian Mode

Degree	Notes	Intervals	Formula
1	A	Root	1
2	B	Major 2nd	2
3	C♯	Major 3rd	3
4	D	Perfect 4th	4
5	E	Perfect 5th	5
6	F♯	Major 6th	6
7	G	Minor 7th	♭7

W – W – H – W – W – H – W

From the root to the octave the scale moves in this pattern: W – W – H – W – W – H – W.

W = whole step (2 semitones), H = half step (1 semitone), W+H = 3 semitones

Major with a lowered 7th — major's brightness with a bluesy edge. The scale of rock anthems, Celtic music, and anything that sounds epic yet earthy.

Sound: Earthy & anthemic

Stack every other note of the scale on each degree to get its chords.

The natural choice over a dominant 7th chord, and the sound of many rock, folk and Celtic tunes built on a major chord with a flat 7th.

Play the A Mixolydian Mode with different sounds in the interactive builder.

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