A Mixolydian Scale on Guitar
The A Mixolydian Scale has the notes A – B – C# – D – E – F# – G. Mixolydian is a major mode with a flat 7th, the sound of dominant 7th chords. Major with a bluesy flat 7th. Relaxed and rootsy.
A Mixolydian Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | b7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | A | B | C# | D | E | F# | G |
It has the same notes as D major, starting from the fifth note.
Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)
7 positions across the neck
Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.
Position 1 (frets 0–4)
Position 2 (frets 1–5)
Position 3 (frets 2–6)
Position 4 (frets 4–8)
Position 5 (frets 6–10)
Position 6 (frets 8–12)
Position 7 (frets 9–13)
How to use the A Mixolydian Scale
Blues-rock, country, funk and jam music over dominant 7th chords.
Practice tip. Think of it as the major scale with the 7th lowered by a half step.
More Mixolydian scales and related scales
FAQ
What are the notes of the A Mixolydian Scale?
The A Mixolydian Scale contains A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G.
What is the A Mixolydian Scale used for?
Mixolydian is a major mode with a flat 7th, the sound of dominant 7th chords. Use it over dominant 7th chords.
How many notes are in the Mixolydian scale?
7 notes: A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G, then the root A again an octave higher.
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