G mixolydian pentatonic chords

All ukulele chords for the G mixolydian pentatonic scale

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C
major
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

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G mixolydian pentatonic scale

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Standard (GCEA) (GCEA)
15
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G mixolydian pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals

The G 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 G, B, C, D, F. 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 G mixolydian pentatonic are C suspended fourth, B minor augmented, C unknown, C suspended second, B 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 G mixolydian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 4 5 ♭7.

Intervals: 2W-H-W-3H-W.

Diatonic chords: C suspended fourth, B minor augmented, C unknown, C suspended second, B diminished.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the G mixolydian pentatonic scale on ukulele.

mixolydian pentatonic is the Five-note Mixolydian subset. View G Mixolydian scale

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Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). Simpler than full Mixolydian but captures the essential dominant color.

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