C mixolydian pentatonic chords
All guitar chords for the C mixolydian pentatonic scale
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C mixolydian pentatonic scale — chords and intervals
Harmonizing the C mixolydian pentatonic scale yields a dominant-flavored chord set that combines pentatonic simplicity with the bluesy pull of a flatted seventh. The chords of C mixolydian pentatonic are F suspended fourth, E minor augmented, F unknown, C suspended fourth, E diminished. These chords work perfectly over dominant pedal points in blues and funk. The reduced note set keeps the harmony grounded while the b7 adds just enough tension to create forward motion. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Country, Funk. Notable players include Jimi Hendrix, Dickey Betts, Derek Trucks.
The C mixolydian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 4 5 ♭7.
Intervals: 2W-H-W-3H-W.
Diatonic chords: F suspended fourth, E minor augmented, F unknown, C suspended fourth, E diminished.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | F suspended fourth |
| ii | E minor augmented |
| iii | F unknown |
| IV | C suspended fourth |
| V | E diminished |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C mixolydian pentatonic scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C mixolydian pentatonic scale on guitar.
mixolydian pentatonic is the Five-note Mixolydian subset. View C 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.