G Mixolydian scale

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

7 notes · Standard tuning

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Root (G)
Scale tone

Notes & intervals

G
R
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
6
F
♭7

Neck positions (box diagrams)

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

Mixolydian in other keys

About the G Mixolydian scale

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

G Mixolydian scale — video lessons

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