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Modes · A root
A Mixolydian
The 5th mode of the major scale. Like major but with a flat 7th — giving it a bluesy, rock character.
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Notes in A Mixolydian
ARoot
B2nd
C#3rd
D4th
E5th
F#6th
G7th
AOctave
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Other Scales from A
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About the A Mixolydian Scale
The A mixolydian scale contains the notes A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-1-2-2-1-2 and belongs to the modes family.
The 5th mode of the major scale. Like major but with a flat 7th — giving it a bluesy, rock character. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.