C# Mixolydian Mode
Also known as: Dominant Scale
Major with attitude. The ♭7 adds a bluesy, rock edge to the bright major sound.
The C# Mixolydian Mode consists of the pitches C#, D#, F, F#, G#, A#, B. Its interval formula is W-W-H-W-W-H-W with relative steps 0-2-4-5-7-9-10. It is widely used in Rock, Blues, Country music for its distinct major with attitude. the ♭7 adds a bluesy, rock edge to the bright major sound..
C# Mixolydian Mode Notes
Notes: C# - D# - F - F# - G# - A# - B - C#
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
Famous Songs Using This Scale
Sweet Child O' Mine
Guns N' Roses
Norwegian Wood
The Beatles
Sympathy for the Devil
The Rolling Stones
Practice Tips for C# 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
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