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A# Mixolydian Mode
Also known as: Dominant Scale
Major with attitude. The ♭7 adds a bluesy, rock edge to the bright major sound.
A# Mixolydian Mode Notes
A#1
C2
D3
D#4
F5
G6
G#♭7
A#8
Notes: A# - C - D - D# - F - G - G# - A#
Scale Formula & Intervals
Interval Pattern
W-W-H-W-W-H-W
W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)
Scale Degrees
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - ♭7
Scale degrees relative to the root note
Semitones from Root
02457910
Famous Songs Using This Scale
1
Sweet Child O' Mine
Guns N' Roses
2
Norwegian Wood
The Beatles
3
Sympathy for the Devil
The Rolling Stones
Practice Tips for A# Mixolydian Mode
- ✓Major scale with a flatted 7th degree
- ✓The 5th mode of the major scale
- ✓Perfect for dominant 7th chords (V7)
- ✓The signature sound of classic rock solos
Common Genres
RockBluesCountryFolkFunkJazz
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