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E Mixolydian Mode

Also known as: Dominant Scale

Major with attitude. The ♭7 adds a bluesy, rock edge to the bright major sound.

E Mixolydian Mode Notes

E1
F#2
G#3
A4
B5
C#6
D♭7
E8

Notes: E - F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - E

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

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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 E 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