Db Mixolydian Mode
Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb – Cb
Formula:W-W-H-W-W-H-W
Intervals:P1-M2-M3-P4-P5-M6-m7-P8
Scale Degrees:1-2-3-4-5-6-♭7-8
Introduction
The Db Mixolydian mode is the fifth mode of the Gb Major scale. It has a major sound with a flatted seventh degree, widely used in rock, blues, and folk.
Db Mixolydian Mode Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | Db4 | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | Eb4 | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | F4 | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | Gb4 | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | Ab4 | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | Bb4 | M6 |
| ♭7 | Leading Tone | Cb5 | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | Db5 | P8 |
Db Mixolydian Mode — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Db Mixolydian mode?
Db Mixolydian contains: Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb. Fifth mode of Gb Major. Flatted 7th (Cb instead of C).
How does Db Mixolydian differ from Db Major?
One note: Db Mixolydian has Cb (minor 7th), Db Major has C (major 7th).
What is the parent major scale?
Fifth mode of Gb Major.
How is Db Mixolydian used in music?
Matches Db7 chords. Blues, rock, jazz. Also a tritone sub for G7.
What chords are built from Db Mixolydian?
Db, Ebm, Fdim, Gb, Abm, Bbm, Cb.
What songs use Mixolydian?
Sweet Home Alabama, Norwegian Wood, blues.
Practice Tips
- Lower C to Cb — hear the bluesy Mixolydian sound.
- Db Mixolydian matches Db7.
- Practice over a Db7 vamp.
- The bVII (Cb Major) over Db is the Mixolydian hallmark.
- Compare with Db Major (Ionian).
- Blues and rock applications.