Major and Mixolydian comparison
The Major scale compared to the Mixolydian mode with diagrams and explanation.
The Major and the Mixolydian are seven-note scales. The scales are similar, only one tone differs (as seen in the comparing tables below). The deviation is the flattened 7th which gives Mixolydian its dominant sound.
A Major scale degrees and notes.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C# | D | E | F# | G# |
A Mixolydian scale degrees and notes.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | b7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C# | D | E | F# | G |
Scale diagrams
The scale diagrams show A Major and A Mixolydian (shape 1) in two octaves.
A Major
A Mixolydian
Graphic comparison
The scale diagram shows Major and Mixolydian modes merged (the added Mixolydian notes in light green).
Scale box relationships
A Major shape 1 is identical (besides the root notes) with E Mixolydian shape 3.
A Major (shape 1)
E Mixolydian (shape 3)
