D♯ Mixolydian scale
The D♯ Mixolydian scale is a 7-note mixolydian scale built on the root D♯. Its notes are D♯, E♯, F𝄪, G♯, A♯, B♯ and C♯. Major scale with a flat seventh - the dominant sound of blues and rock. This page covers the formula, fingerings, diatonic chords and common progressions that make D♯ Mixolydian a great tool for improvising and composing.
Mixolydian is all over blues-rock, country, Celtic music and a huge chunk of classic rock. That flat seventh gives it a dominant, swaggering character. Built on the root D♯, the scale takes on the specific colour and pitch range of that key - making it especially useful in genres and registers where D♯ is a comfortable tonal centre.
Formula & step pattern
The D♯ Mixolydian scale follows a major scale with a flat seventh degree (W-W-H-W-W-H-W). Step pattern: W - W - H - W - W - H - W. Intervals from the root: 1P · 2M · 3M · 4P · 5P · 6M · 7m. Memorising the formula lets you transpose the scale to any other root note quickly.
D♯ Mixolydian on the piano
D♯ Mixolydian on the guitar
D♯ Mixolydian on the staff
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Improvisation drone
Loop the root note as a pad to practice improvising over this scale.
Notes of the D♯ Mixolydian scale
| Degree | Interval | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1P | 0 | D♯(D#) |
| 2 | 2M | 2 | E♯(E#) |
| 3 | 3M | 4 | F𝄪(F##) |
| 4 | 4P | 5 | G♯(G#) |
| 5 | 5P | 7 | A♯(A#) |
| 6 | 6M | 9 | B♯(B#) |
| 7 | 7m | 10 | C♯(C#) |
Diatonic chords of D♯ Mixolydian
These are the chords that naturally form on each degree of the scale. Click a chord to open its dedicated page.
Modes from D♯ Mixolydian
Each note of this scale produces a different mode with its own character.
How to use the D♯ Mixolydian scale
The diatonic chords of D♯ Mixolydian are: I = D♯, ii = E♯m, iii° = F𝄪°, IV = G♯, v = A♯m, vi = B♯m, VII = C♯. These seven chords belong naturally to the key and are the safest harmonic vocabulary when writing songs in D♯ Mixolydian. Click any chord below to open its full diagram and progressions.
Mixolydian is all over blues-rock, country, Celtic music and a huge chunk of classic rock. That flat seventh gives it a dominant, swaggering character.
Practice tips
Improvise over a major chord using the flat seventh - instantly sounds bluesy or country-flavoured.
Famous songs
D♯ Mixolydian appears throughout mixolydian is all over blues-rock, country, celtic music and a huge chunk of classic rock. that flat seventh gives it a dominant, swaggering character. Listening to music in this scale and transcribing short phrases is the fastest way to absorb its sound.
Scales related to D♯ Mixolydian
Once you are comfortable with D♯ Mixolydian, explore related scales to expand your vocabulary. The scales below share notes, modes or tonal centres with D♯ Mixolydian and are a natural next step in your study.
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