A Mixolydian scale

Major mode with a ♭7. Essential for blues-rock and funk.

7 notes · Standard tuning

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Root (A)
Scale tone

Notes & intervals

A
R
B
2
C#
3
D
4
E
5
F#
6
G
♭7

Neck positions (box diagrams)

Explore all 5 positions of the A Mixolydian scale across the neck.

Mixolydian in other keys

About the A Mixolydian scale

The A Mixolydian scale contains the notes A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the A Mixolydian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (A); outlined dots are other scale tones.

A Mixolydian scale — video lessons

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