D Mixolydian
D · E · F♯ · G · A · B · C
D Mixolydian is a major scale with a flattened seventh, which makes it the natural fit over a dominant seventh chord. It's the sound of blues-rock, jam bands, funk, and Celtic melody — major and cheerful, but with a bluesy edge that stops it resolving too neatly. One of the most immediately useful modes to learn.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where D Mixolydian has been identified to match well with the track.
D mixolydian complements the dominant 7 chord (D7) by adding a bluesy swing.
Perfect for playing over the dominant seventh chord sections, offering a brighter, yet bluesy sound.
Enhances solos over the D7 chord, adds a classic rock feel with the lowered seventh note.
Accentuates the D major chord with added bluesy, jazz-inspired intrigue.
Adds a bluesy, dominant flavor that's perfect for highlighting the transition into D7.
Matches the dominant chords well, particularly around D7.
D Mixolydian can be explored over the Dm7 chord, offering a funk-appropriate major/minor overlap.
When the track transitions to the D7 chord, the D mixolydian mode can be utilized to match the dominant tonality.
The D Mixolydian scale introduces a dominant 7th feel that aligns nicely with blues, offering notes that complement especially well with the E7 chord.
This works well over dominant chords, highlighting the bluesy tones characteristic of jazz.