{"id":26779,"date":"2023-05-22T17:43:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T21:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=26779"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:20:28","slug":"music-modes-mixolydian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes-mixolydian\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mixolydian mode: A comprehensive guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Illustration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhungle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nhung L\u00ea (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Nhung L\u00ea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mixolydian mode is one of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>the seven common diatonic modes.<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s best known for its bold sound, the Mixolydian mode can be used in an incredibly wide range of musical contexts. In this article, let\u2019s discuss what exactly the Mixolydian mode is, some popular pieces of music that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use the table of contents below to quickly navigate to a specific section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#WhatIsMixolydian\"><strong>What is the Mixolydian mode?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Formula\"><strong>The Mixolydian scale formula<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#KeysTable\"><strong>The Mixolydian scale in all &#8220;keys&#8221;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Songs\"><strong>Songs that use the Mixolydian mode<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#WhenToUse\"><strong>When to use the Mixolydian mode in your music<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"WhatIsMixolydian\">What is the Mixolydian mode?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Mixolydian mode<\/strong> is a mode that&#8217;s in many ways similar to major, but features a flattened seventh (\u266d\u02c67) as its distinguishing feature. If we started on G, then its ascending scale would consist of G, A, B, C, D, E, and F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"93\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian-1024x93.png\" alt=\"The G Mixolydian scale\" class=\"wp-image-26780 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian-1024x93.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian-400x36.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian-355x32.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian-768x69.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian-1536x139.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian-2048x185.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/93;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio alignwide\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mixolydian.mp3\" preload=\"auto\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">The G Mixolydian scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history of the Mixolydian mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mixolydian mode gets its name from the terms &#8220;mixo&#8221; (a prefix for &#8220;mixed&#8221; in Greek) and &#8220;lydian&#8221; (referring to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes-lydian\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Lydian mode<\/a>). The ancient Greek Mixolydian mode&#8217;s invention is speculated to have occurred around 700 B.C., and is frequently credited to poet and musician Sappho. However, this version of the mode is quite different from the modern iteration we know today\u2014most often used in secular music across the ages, it evolved slowly over the course of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque Era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Mixolydian mode is used to create melodic and harmonic interest in various genres, including the likes of rock, pop, <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-jazz-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jazz,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-american-folk-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">folk music.<\/a> It&#8217;s also commonly featured in film and video game soundtracks to achieve an array of moods spanning heroic and confident to playful and medieval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Formula\">The Mixolydian scale formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can decipher from the previous example, the Mixolydian scale consists of the following intervals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major second<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major third<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect fourth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect fifth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major sixth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor seventh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were to sequence an ascending scale, the intervals could be expressed in shorthand as <strong>WWHWWHW<\/strong> (\u2018whole whole half, whole whole half whole\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you familiarize yourself with this pattern, you can apply it to build a Mixolydian scale off of any other root note. For example, here are the notes for a C Mixolydian scale using this formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B\u266d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Transposing the root to A, here are the notes for an A Mixolydian scale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C\u266f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>F\u266f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"PhrygianDominant\">What\u2019s the difference between the Mixolydian and Dorian scales?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, you might be confused about the differences between popular modes. For example, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes-dorian\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes-dorian\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Dorian mode,<\/a> while also widely used, is a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes\/#:~:text=Major%20modes%20and%20minor%20modes\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;minor mode&#8217;<\/a> that\u2019s in many ways similar to natural minor, but features a raised sixth (\u266f\u02c66) as its distinguishing feature. By contrast, the Mixolydian mode is a &#8216;major mode&#8217; that features a flattened seventh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"KeysTable\">The Mixolydian mode in all &#8220;keys&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While familiarizing yourself with the sequence of intervals is far more valuable (and easier) than memorizing each and every scale one-by-one, here&#8217;s a table that outlines the Mixolydian scale associated with every root note for easy reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Root<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes in the Mixolydian scale<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>C \u2013 D \u2013 E \u2013 F \u2013 G \u2013 A \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C\u266f<\/td><td>C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E\u266f \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D\u266d<\/td><td>D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G\u266d \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C\u266d \u2013 D\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>D \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G \u2013 A \u2013 B \u2013 C \u2013 D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D\u266f<\/td><td>D\u266f \u2013 E\u266f \u2013 F\u266f\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f \u2013 B\u266f \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E\u266d<\/td><td>E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D \u2013 E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>F \u2013 G \u2013 A \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F\u266f<\/td><td>F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u266d<\/td><td>G\u266d \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C\u266d \u2013 D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F\u266d \u2013 G\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G<\/td><td>G \u2013 A \u2013 B \u2013 C \u2013 D \u2013 E \u2013 F \u2013 G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u266f<\/td><td>G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f \u2013 B\u266f \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E\u266f \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u266d<\/td><td>A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D\u266d \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G\u266d \u2013 A\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>A \u2013 B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G \u2013 A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u266f<\/td><td>A\u266f \u2013 B\u266f \u2013 C\u266f\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E\u266f \u2013 F\u266f\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A\u266f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B\u266d<\/td><td>B\u266d \u2013 C \u2013 D \u2013 E\u266d \u2013 F \u2013 G \u2013 A\u266d \u2013 B\u266d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>B \u2013 C\u266f \u2013 D\u266f \u2013 E \u2013 F\u266f \u2013 G\u266f \u2013 A \u2013 B<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Mixolydian major or minor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned in <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/music-modes-phrygian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the Phrygian mode,<\/a> we use the term \u201ckey\u201d loosely to refer to these because modes don\u2019t follow the same functional behaviors of traditional major and minor keys, which are a requisite of the term in its strictest definition. While we may group modes into &#8216;major&#8217; and &#8216;minor&#8217; depending on the quality of the third, it&#8217;s worth noting that Mixolydian (and every other common diatonic mode) is neither major or minor in respect to the concept of keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Songs\">Songs that use the Mixolydian mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While scales are a necessary starting point, they don&#8217;t paint a complete picture of the Mixolydian mode&#8217;s sound by themselves. Let&#8217;s begin to familiarize ourselves with the mode by listening to a few pieces of music from varying genres and contexts that feature its sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. &#8220;Title Screen&#8221; by Junichi Masuda (from <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em>) (1996)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4LROGGTfZfOElW7UenMxxh?si=fee1d38ac1804d88\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be an understatement to say that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/pokemon-most-important-chord-progression\/\" target=\"_blank\">the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> soundtrack is defined by the \u266dVII chord,<\/a> which is the signature chord of the Mixolydian mode. For just one of many examples, take a listen above to the main melody of the iconic opening theme from the original games. The primary chord progression consists of a simple oscillation between the I and \u266dVII chords, and the melody unapologetically emphasizes the flattened seventh by landing and sustaining on it almost immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the Mixolydian mode is used to evoke the feeling of adventure\u2014the flattened seventh introduces a hint of peril, but the overall major sound keeps things feeling grand and optimistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. &#8220;Royals&#8221; by Lorde (2013)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2dLLR6qlu5UJ5gk0dKz0h3?si=86c5e602112e434e\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mixolydian mode makes a surprising number of appearances in pop music as well\u2014look no further than &#8220;Royals,&#8221; the track that raised Lorde to prominence in 2013. While its sound is immediately present, you can hear the Mixolydian mode&#8217;s flattened seventh particularly clearly in both the melody and chord progression as she delivers the line, &#8220;We don&#8217;t care&#8221; in the pre-chorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the arrangement of &#8220;Royals&#8221; is minimal and modest, the Mixolydian mode achieves a sense of unwavering confidence, which effectively synergizes with the lyrics to deliver the song&#8217;s distinctive charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. &#8220;Bitter Sweet Symphony&#8221; by The Verve (1997)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/57iDDD9N9tTWe75x6qhStw?si=34f3c161217b4a94\" width=\"100%\" height=\"80\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, let&#8217;s take a look at The Verve&#8217;s ageless &#8220;Bitter Sweet Symphony.&#8221; The song revolves around a sample from a 1965 version of the Rolling Stones track &#8220;The Last Time&#8221; performed by the Andrew Oldham Orchestra. Within this sample, the Mixolydian sound is once again evident in both the melody and the harmony, and helps create a grand\u2014while bittersweet\u2014sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"WhenToUse\">How to use the Mixolydian mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can gather from listening to the examples above, there&#8217;s no finite set of rules for when and how to use the Mixolydian mode in your own music. That said, if you want to experiment with it but aren&#8217;t sure where to start, we&#8217;ve highlighted a few ideas below that you can try out to develop your own unique applications and associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Add a bold touch to your music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a heroic sound akin to the <em>Pok\u00e9mon <\/em>theme or the understated confidence of &#8220;Royals,&#8221; the Mixolydian mode is a great tool for making a statement with your music. If you&#8217;re looking to introduce a bold sound in an unexpected but structured way, consider incorporating the mode&#8217;s flattened seventh in your melody or harmony (or both) and playing with the resulting sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Achieve a passing moment of intrigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While our examples used the Mixolydian mode fairly extensively throughout their compositions, note that it doesn&#8217;t need to be used as the sole harmonic backbone of your music. Whether you&#8217;re composing an orchestral score or soloing on your instrument, consider introducing a moment of Mixolydian color before pivoting back to major, minor, or perhaps even another mode of your choosing. Although it only differs from major by a single note, that can be plenty to introduce some variety and re-engage a listener&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Introduce some humor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of us strive to make tracks that are cool, beautiful, or emotional, one thing that music can also be is <em>funny<\/em>. In the video below, 8-bit Music Theory analyzes multiple pieces of video game music to explore how the Mixolydian mode can also be used to introduce a sense of humor to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The MIXOLYDIAN Mode is Really Kind of Goofy\" width=\"370\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/strpCnUKs_g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f5a2734ea82e3ec51d9db4acbad33d87\" style=\"background-color:#62daff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New subscribers can try all of Splice\u2014including 200 monthly sample download credits, full access to all premium INSTRUMENT presets, and more\u2014for $4.99\/mo.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there&#8217;s no one way to use it, the Mixolydian mode provides a distinctive color that&#8217;s a great addition to any composer&#8217;s toolkit. Hopefully this article gave you a foundation for how it&#8217;s structured, and provided you with some initial ideas for using it that you can apply to create your own unique musical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any questions around using modes in your music? What other topics in music theory would you like to see us cover next? 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