B Mixolydien Gamme

The fifth mode. Like major scale but with a ♭7 — used extensively in rock and blues.

Major + bluesy Rock 7 notes
B Mixolydien Scale — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The B Mixolydien scale consists of 7 notes: B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A. Its step interval pattern is W–W–H–W–W–H–W (W=whole step, H=half step), creating a characteristic major + bluesy sound.

Formula: W–W–H–W–W–H–W
Notes
B – C# – D# – E – F# – G# – A
Step Pattern
W–W–H–W–W–H–W

B Mixolydien Scale on Piano

B 1 (Root)
C# 2
D# 3
E 4
F# 5
G# 6
A ♭7

Scale Degrees

Degree Semitones Note Scale Name
1 (Root) 0 B Tonic
2 2 C# Supertonic
3 4 D# Mediant
4 5 E Subdominant
5 7 F# Dominant
6 9 G# Submediant
7 10 A Leading Tone

About the B Mixolydien Scale

The B Mixolydien scale contains 7 notes — B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A — following the interval pattern W–W–H–W–W–H–W. The fifth mode. Like major scale but with a ♭7 — used extensively in rock and blues.

Sound and Musical Character

The B Mixolydien scale has a major + bluesy character. The major third (D#) above the root B gives it its brighter, more uplifting quality.

How to Practice B Mixolydien

Start slow — 60 BPM with a metronome — playing the scale ascending and descending. On piano, learn the correct fingering to minimize hand position shifts. On guitar, learn one box pattern first, then expand to cover the entire neck. The key milestone is being able to play the B Mixolydien scale starting from any position in any key.

Using B Mixolydien in Real Music

The B Mixolydien scale is fundamental to Rock, blues, country, folk, jazz. Countless famous recordings use this exact scale over major progressions in the key of B. Learning this scale in the context of real songs is the fastest way to internalize its sound.

Mixolydien Scale in All 12 Keys

C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B

Other B Scales

B Major
Bright, happy
B Natural Minor
Sad, melancholic
B Harmonic Minor
Exotic, dramatic
B Melodic Minor
Smooth, jazzy
B Major Pentatonic
Bright, versatile
B Minor Pentatonic
Bluesy, soulful
B Blues
Raw, expressive
B Dorian
Minor + jazzy
Virtual Piano
Play the scale on piano
Virtual Guitar
See fretboard patterns
B Chords
Chords for this key
Theory
How scales work

Knowledge Base & FAQs

B Mixolydien Scale — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the B Mixolydien scale?

The B Mixolydien scale has 7 notes: B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A.

The pattern is W–W–H–W–W–H–W (W=whole step/2 semitones, H=half step/1 semitone).

How many notes does the Mixolydien scale have?

The Mixolydien scale has 7 notes.

This is a heptatonic (7-note) scale — the most common type in Western music.

What is the character of the Mixolydien scale?

The Mixolydien scale sounds major + bluesy.

The fifth mode. Like major scale but with a ♭7 — used extensively in rock and blues. It is commonly used in Rock, blues, country, folk, jazz.

What step pattern does the B Mixolydien scale use?

The B Mixolydien scale uses the pattern W–W–H–W–W–H–W.

Starting from B: B, up 2 semitones to C#, up 2 semitones to D#, up 1 semitone to E, up 2 semitones to F#, up 2 semitones to G#, up 1 semitone to A.

Is the B Mixolydien scale major or minor?

The B Mixolydien scale is a major-type scale — it contains a major third above the root, giving it a brighter, more uplifting quality.

How does B Mixolydien relate to other scales?

The Mixolydien scale is a 7-note subset of the major scale.

Its reduced note count makes it highly versatile for improvisation.

How do I practice the B Mixolydien scale on guitar?

Learn the B Mixolydien scale as a box pattern.

Find B on the 6th string, then play the pattern ascending (0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 semitones). Practice slowly with a metronome at 60 BPM, then increase by 5 BPM each session. Also learn to play across the neck, not just in one box.

What chords work over the B Mixolydien scale?

Over the B Mixolydien scale, use Bm (i), D# major (♭III), and A major — diatonic chords of the B minor family.

Every note in the scale works safely over these chords.

How do I use the B Mixolydien scale for improvisation?

Start by playing the B Mixolydien scale notes in sequence to internalize their sound.

Then practice landing on the root (B), third (D#), and fifth (F#) on strong beats. Use passing tones between these chord tones. The major + bluesy character of this scale makes it ideal for Rock improvisation.

What genres use the B Mixolydien scale?

The B Mixolydien scale is widely used in Rock, blues, country, folk, jazz.

The fifth mode. Like major scale but with a ♭7 — used extensively in rock and blues. Its major + bluesy character fits these musical styles perfectly. Learning this scale in all 12 keys allows you to play in any key within these genres.