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D Mixolydian Guitar Scale in Drop C

Mixolydian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Drop C.

Formula 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
Tuning D A F C G C
Scale Notes 7 notes

Interactive fretboard

Scale Map

Root notes are highlighted in amber. Use the buttons to isolate each five-fret position.

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D D
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F♯
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Root Note Scale Note

Chart downloads cover open strings through fret 12.

Scale Tablature

Position 1

D|---------------------------------------0--|
A|---------------------------------2--3-----|
F|------------------------1--2--4-----------|
C|---------------0--2--4--------------------|
G|------0--2--4-----------------------------|
C|2--4--------------------------------------|

0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 14 notes

Scale Reference

Scale Notes and Intervals

The D Mixolydian scale contains D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C. Its interval formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7. In Drop C tuning, the open strings are D A F C G C from highest to lowest. Root markers identify D. Position tabs show five-fret fragments, and the chord suggestions contain only notes from this scale.

Overview

D Mixolydian: D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C. Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7.

Tuning Notes (Low to High)

Drop C: C G C F A D. Diagrams and tabs display the highest string at the top.

  • D
  • E
  • F♯
  • G
  • A
  • B
  • C

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

These chords contain notes from the selected scale.

  • D7dominant 7
  • Dmajor
  • Dsus2sus2
  • Dsus4sus4
  • D5power
  • Emminor
  • Esus2sus2
  • Esus4sus4
  • E5power
  • Em7minor 7