Tuning-specific scale diagram

D Mixolydian Scale in Open A Tuning

D Mixolydian Scale in Open A Tuning shows the same d mixolydian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned E A E A C# E. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
DEGbGABC
Formula
1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
Semitones
0 2 4 5 7 9 10
Parent scale
G major
Tuning
E A E A C# E
Strings
6
Open pitch range
E2 to E4
24-fret range
E2 to E6

How this layout changes

The notes are the same pitch classes as the main D Mixolydian Scale page, but they are mapped across 6 strings in open a tuning.

Use this diagram to compare the D root notes against the E low-string range and the remaining strings in this tuning.

Fretboard diagram

D Mixolydian Scale in Open A Tuning fretboard diagram D Mixolydian Scale in Open A Tuning fretboard diagram

Open this diagram in the fretboard tool

Start with D Mixolydian Scale and open a tuning loaded, then adjust labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings