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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.
Scale Facts & Direct Summary
The E Mixolydian Mode consists of the pitches E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D. 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..
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
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 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
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