D mixolydian pentatonic chords
All ukulele chords for the D mixolydian pentatonic scale
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D mixolydian pentatonic scale
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D mixolydian pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D mixolydian pentatonic scale is a dominant-flavored five-note scale that emphasizes the relaxed, bluesy side of the Mixolydian mode. On ukulele, the notes are D, F#, G, A, C. It is an excellent choice for soloing over dominant chords when you want to maintain the simplicity and flow of a pentatonic structure. The diatonic chords of D mixolydian pentatonic are C suspended second, F# minor augmented, G unknown, D suspended fourth, F# diminished. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Country, Funk. Notable players include Jimi Hendrix, Dickey Betts, Derek Trucks. Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). Simpler than full Mixolydian but captures the essential dominant color.
The D mixolydian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 4 5 ♭7.
Intervals: 2W-H-W-3H-W.
Diatonic chords: C suspended second, F# minor augmented, G unknown, D suspended fourth, F# diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D mixolydian pentatonic scale on ukulele.
mixolydian pentatonic is the Five-note Mixolydian subset. View D Mixolydian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). Simpler than full Mixolydian but captures the essential dominant color.