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Modes · G root
G Mixolydian
The 5th mode of the major scale. Like major but with a flat 7th — giving it a bluesy, rock character.
bluesyrockrootsyopen
Notes in G Mixolydian
GRoot
A2nd
B3rd
C4th
D5th
E6th
F7th
GOctave
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About the G Mixolydian Scale
The G mixolydian scale contains the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G. 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.