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G Mixolydian Guitar Scale in Double Drop D

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

Formula 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
Tuning D B G D A D
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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Root Note Scale Note

Scale Tablature

Position 1

D|---------------2--3--|
B|---------1--3--------|
G|0--2--4--------------|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
D|---------------------|

0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 7 notes

Theory & Context

Why This Shape Works

The G Mixolydian scale uses G, A, B, C, D, E, F and the formula 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7. In Double Drop D tuning, the open strings run D B G D A D from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each G root, then select a five-fret position to see its tablature. The chord suggestions use notes from this scale.

Overview

Mixolydian sounds major but loose, rootsy and dominant. Try it for southern rock, jam-band leads and bluesy major riffs. Double Drop D lowers both E strings to D and leaves the middle four strings unchanged. The two outer strings now share the same note name.

Practice Tip

Frame lines around the b7 to keep the mode from sounding like straight major. In Double Drop D, check both outer strings, since their notes differ from Standard tuning.

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

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

These chords contain notes from the selected scale.

  • G7dominant 7
  • Gmajor
  • Gsus2sus2
  • Gsus4sus4
  • G5power
  • Amminor
  • Asus2sus2
  • Asus4sus4
  • A5power
  • Am7minor 7

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