G mixolydian pentatonic chords

All guitar chords for the G mixolydian pentatonic scale

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Harmony
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G mixolydian pentatonic scale diatonic chords

IC sus4
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IIB minor augmented
B - D - G
IIIC unknown
C - F - B
IVC sus2
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VB dim
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G mixolydian pentatonic scale seventh chords

IC unknown
G - C - F - B
IIB unknown
B - D - G - C
IIIC unknown
C - F - B - D
IVD unknown
D - G - C - F
VG 7
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Fretboard diagram

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G mixolydian pentatonic scale — chords and intervals

Harmonizing the G mixolydian pentatonic scale yields a dominant-flavored chord set that combines pentatonic simplicity with the bluesy pull of a flatted seventh. The chords of G mixolydian pentatonic are C suspended fourth, B minor augmented, C unknown, C suspended second, B 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 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.

DegreesChord
IC suspended fourth
iiB minor augmented
iiiC unknown
IVC suspended second
VB diminished

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the G 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 G mixolydian pentatonic scale on guitar.

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

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