G mixolydian scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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G mixolydian
The G mixolydian scale has 7 notes: G, A, B, C, D, E and F. Its formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1.
The mixolydian mode is a major scale with a minor seventh: it is the scale of the dominant seventh chord, everywhere in blues, rock and folk.

G mixolydian

G A B C D E F · 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
CDEFGABCDEFGABCDEFGAB
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.

Notes and intervals

Note
Degree
G
1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
6
F
b7

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

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Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G mixolydian scale?

The notes of the G mixolydian scale are G, A, B, C, D, E and F.

What is the formula of the mixolydian scale?

The formula of the mixolydian scale is 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7: it is built with the steps 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 (in tones).

Which chords go with the G mixolydian scale?

The chords of the G mixolydian scale are G major, A minor, B diminished, C major, D minor, E minor and F major.