G

Mixolydian Mode

Scale Notes

G1+0 semitones
A2+2 semitones
B3+4 semitones
C4+5 semitones
D5+7 semitones
E6+9 semitones
F7+10 semitones

Scale Information

Root NoteGScale TypeMixolydian Mode
CategoryModalNumber of Notes7

Interval Pattern

Semitones: 0 - 2 - 4 - 5 - 7 - 9 - 10
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
G0
G#1
A2
A#3
B4
C5
C#6
D7
D#8
E9
F10
F#11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!

Scale Overview

Description

The 5th mode with a lowered 7th degree, common in rock and blues

Musical Context

This modal scale contains 7 notes and is commonly used in Folk and Country music. It's an excellent scale for beginners to learn.

Characteristics
BluesyRock-likeDominantSlightly unresolved

Practice Guide

Key Signature

1 sharp (F#)

G - A - B - C - D - E - F

Difficulty Level

BeginnerCircle of Fifths

Very common in folk and country music, guitar-friendly

Common Genres

FolkCountryClassicalGuitar music
Common Uses
Rock
Blues
Country
Folk
Practice Tips
  • • Practice ascending and descending patterns
  • • Try different rhythmic variations
  • • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
  • • Use as a basis for improvisation