E Mixolydian scale
Major mode with a ♭7. Essential for blues-rock and funk.
7 notes · Standard tuning
Root (E)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
E
R
F#
2
G#
3
A
4
B
5
C#
6
D
♭7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the E Mixolydian scale across the neck.
Mixolydian in other keys
About the E Mixolydian scale
The E Mixolydian scale contains the notes E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the E Mixolydian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (E); outlined dots are other scale tones.