B Mixolydian scale

Major mode with a ♭7. Essential for blues-rock and funk.

7 notes · Standard tuning

1357912EADGBe
Root (B)
Scale tone

Notes & intervals

B
R
C#
2
D#
3
E
4
F#
5
G#
6
A
♭7

Neck positions (box diagrams)

Explore all 5 positions of the B Mixolydian scale across the neck.

Mixolydian in other keys

About the B Mixolydian scale

The B Mixolydian scale contains the notes B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the B Mixolydian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (B); outlined dots are other scale tones.

B Mixolydian scale — video lessons

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