G Mixolydian Mode
G – A – B – C – D – E – F
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 G Mixolydian mode is the fifth mode of the C Major scale. It has a major sound with a flatted seventh degree, widely used in rock, blues, and folk.
G Mixolydian Mode Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | G4 | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | A4 | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | B4 | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | C5 | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | D5 | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | E5 | M6 |
| ♭7 | Leading Tone | F5 | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | G5 | P8 |
G Mixolydian Mode — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Mixolydian mode?
G Mixolydian contains: G, A, B, C, D, E, F. All white keys. Fifth mode of C Major. Flatted 7th (F instead of F#).
How does G Mixolydian differ from G Major?
One note: G Mixolydian has F (minor 7th), G Major has F# (major 7th). All white keys.
What is the parent major scale?
Fifth mode of C Major. Same seven notes with G as tonal centre.
How is G Mixolydian used in music?
Matches G7 — the most common dominant chord in music. G Mixolydian is the default scale for blues in C and rock.
What chords are built from G Mixolydian?
G, Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F.
What songs use Mixolydian?
Sweet Home Alabama, Norwegian Wood (Beatles), Royals (Lorde). G Mixolydian may be the most common Mixolydian key.
Practice Tips
- G Mixolydian is all white keys — the easiest Mixolydian mode.
- F natural (instead of F#) is the Mixolydian signature — play G Major scale with F instead of F#.
- G Mixolydian matches G7 — the most important dominant chord in music.
- Practice over a G7 vamp — fundamental blues and rock vocabulary.
- The I–bVII–IV (G–F–C) is the classic rock Mixolydian progression.
- Norwegian Wood by the Beatles uses G Mixolydian.