Guitar Scale Logic
G# Mixolydian Guitar Scale in Open D
Mixolydian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Open D.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
D |------------1--3--4--| A |------3--4-----------| F#|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 Open D tuning, the open strings run D A F# 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.
Mixolydian sounds major but loose, rootsy and dominant. Try it for southern rock, jam-band leads and bluesy major riffs. Open D is D-A-D-F#-A-D from low to high. Its open strings form a D major chord, which you can use alongside fretted melody notes.
Frame lines around the b7 to keep the mode from sounding like straight major. In Open D, find the D roots first, then follow the notes across the strings.
- G♯
- A♯
- B♯
- C♯
- D♯
- E♯
- F♯
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- G♯7dominant 7
- G♯major
- G♯sus2sus2
- G♯sus4sus4
- G♯5power
- A♯mminor
- A♯sus2sus2
- A♯sus4sus4
- A♯5power
- A♯m7minor 7