How do you harmonize the G mixolydian scale?

To harmonize G mixolydian, stack thirds from each scale degree to build diatonic chords. This produces triads and seventh chords that naturally fit within the key of G mixolydian.

G mixolydian chords

All guitar chords for the G mixolydian scale

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Chord Voicings

Harmony

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G mixolydian scale diatonic chords

IG major

IIA minor

IIIB dim

IVC major

VD minor

VIE minor

VIIF major

G mixolydian scale seventh chords

IG 7

IIA m7

IIIB m7♭5

IVC maj7

VD m7

VIE m7

VIIF maj7

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Fretboard diagram

G mixolydian scale — chords and intervals

The harmonized G mixolydian scale yields a chord family that combines major-key stability with a blues-inflected bVII chord. This flat seventh replaces the leading tone, creating a more relaxed, earthy harmonic feel. The chords of G mixolydian are G7, Am7, Bm7b5, CMaj7, Dm7, Em7, FMaj7. The I-bVII-IV progression drives classic rock anthems, while the I-bVII cadence provides a satisfying resolution without the pull of a dominant V. Mixolydian harmony is essential for blues-rock, Southern rock, and folk-influenced songwriting. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Country, Folk, Funk. Notable players include Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, AC/DC, Stevie Ray Vaughan.

The G mixolydian scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ♭7.

Intervals: W-W-H-W-W-H-W.

Diatonic chords: G7, Am7, Bm7b5, CMaj7, Dm7, Em7, FMaj7.

Degrees	Chord
I	G7
ii	Am7
iii	Bm7b5
IV	CMaj7
V	Dm7
vi	Em7
vii°	FMaj7

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (G7) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (Am7) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (Bm7b5) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (CMaj7) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (Dm7) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (Em7) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (FMaj7) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.

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

mixolydian is the 5th mode of the Major scale. View G Major scale

Related Scales

How to Use This Scale

Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). The primary scale for blues-rock soloing over non-resolving dominant chords.