D Mixolydian Mode
Notes in the D Mixolydian Mode
| Degree | Name | Note | Frequency (A=440) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | D | 293.665 Hz |
| 2 | Supertonic | E | 329.628 Hz |
| 3 | Mediant | F# | 369.994 Hz |
| 4 | Subdominant | G | 391.995 Hz |
| 5 | Dominant | A | 440.000 Hz |
| 6 | Submediant | B | 493.883 Hz |
| ♭7 | Subtonic | C | 261.626 Hz |
Interval Pattern
| Step | Interval | Semitones | From Note | To Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whole Step (W) | 2 | D | E |
| 2 | Whole Step (W) | 2 | E | F# |
| 3 | Half Step (H) | 1 | F# | G |
| 4 | Whole Step (W) | 2 | G | A |
| 5 | Whole Step (W) | 2 | A | B |
| 6 | Half Step (H) | 1 | B | C |
| 7 | Whole Step (W) | 2 | C | D |
Chords Built on Scale Degrees
| Degree | Note | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | D | major |
| 2 | E | E minor | minor |
| 3 | F# | F# diminished | diminished |
| 4 | G | G | major |
| 5 | A | A minor | minor |
| 6 | B | B minor | minor |
| ♭7 | C | C | major |
Key Signature
2 ♯ — The D key signature uses F#, C#.
D Mixolydian Mode in Practice
The D Mixolydian Mode uses the key signature of 2 sharps (F#, C#). D major has two sharps (F# and C#) and is known for its bright, brilliant sound. It is the natural key for violin and is widely used in orchestral and folk music. On guitar, D positions offer open-string resonance for fingering positions for this scale.
The Mixolydian mode is like a major scale with a flat 7th, giving it a bluesy, rock quality. It appears in rock, blues, folk, and Celtic music and is essential for dominant chord improvisation.
Tuning Frequencies Across Temperaments
Frequencies shown at A=440 Hz. View full temperament data for any note.
| Note | Equal Temp. | Pythagorean | Just Intonation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 293.665 Hz | 293.332 Hz | 294.329 Hz |
| E | 329.628 Hz | 330.001 Hz | 327.032 Hz |
| F# | 369.994 Hz | 371.251 Hz | 367.911 Hz |
| G | 391.995 Hz | 391.111 Hz | 392.438 Hz |
| A | 440.000 Hz | 440.000 Hz | 436.043 Hz |
| B | 493.883 Hz | 495.000 Hz | 490.548 Hz |
| C | 261.626 Hz | 260.740 Hz | 261.626 Hz |
Related Scales
Guitar: D Mixolydian Mode Positions
The D key offers 2 sharps (F#, C#) on guitar. Sharp-side keys like D are idiomatic guitar keys because open strings (E, A, D, G, B, E) align with the scale's natural resonance points.