Mixolydian · 7 notes

Eb Mixolydian Scale on Guitar

The Eb Mixolydian Scale has the notes Eb – F – G – Ab – Bb – C – Db. Mixolydian is a major mode with a flat 7th, the sound of dominant 7th chords. Major with a bluesy flat 7th. Relaxed and rootsy.

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Eb Mixolydian Scale notes

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NoteEbFGAbBbCDb

It has the same notes as Ab major, starting from the fifth note.

Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)

Orange dots are the root Eb. The pattern repeats after the 12th fret.

EADGBe123456789101112FGAbBbCDbEbBbCDbEbFGAbEbFGAbBbCDbGAbBbCDbEbFGCDbEbFGAbBbFGAbBbCDbEb

7 positions across the neck

Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.

Position 1 (frets 0–4)

EADGBe1234FGAbBbCDbEbFGAbBbCDbEbFGAb

Position 2 (frets 2–6)

EADGBe23456GAbBbCDbEbFGAbBbCDbDbEbFGAbBb

Position 3 (frets 3–7)

EADGBe34567GAbBbCDbEbFGAbBbCDbEbFGAbBb

Position 4 (frets 5–9)

EADGBe56789BbCDbEbFGAbBbCDbEbFGAbBbCDb

Position 5 (frets 7–11)

EADGBe7891011CDbEbFGAbBbCDbEbFGAbBbCDbEb

Position 6 (frets 8–12)

EADGBe89101112CDbEbFGAbBbCDbEbFGGAbBbCDbEb

Position 7 (frets 10–14)

EADGBe1011121314EbFGAbBbCDbEbFGAbBbCDbEbF

How to use the Eb Mixolydian Scale

Blues-rock, country, funk and jam music over dominant 7th chords.

Practice tip. Think of it as the major scale with the 7th lowered by a half step.

More Mixolydian scales and related scales

CC#DEFF#GAbABbB
Eb Major ScaleEb Natural Minor ScaleEb Major Pentatonic ScaleEb Minor Pentatonic ScaleEb Blues ScaleEb Dorian ScaleEb Phrygian ScaleEb Lydian ScaleEb Harmonic Minor Scale

FAQ

What are the notes of the Eb Mixolydian Scale?

The Eb Mixolydian Scale contains Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db.

What is the Eb Mixolydian Scale used for?

Mixolydian is a major mode with a flat 7th, the sound of dominant 7th chords. Use it over dominant 7th chords.

How many notes are in the Mixolydian scale?

7 notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db, then the root Eb again an octave higher.

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