B Mixolydian

BC#D#EF#G#A

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

B Mixolydian scale – keys B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A highlightedPiano keyboard with keys B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A highlighted. B is the root note.BEAC#D#F#G#

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for B MixolydianScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D#.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1BP10
2C#M22
3D#M34
4EP45
5F#P57
6G#M69
7Am710

Diatonic Chords in B Mixolydian

DegreeNumeralChord
1I B
2ii C#m
3iii° D#dim
4IV E
5v F#m
6vi G#m
7VII A

About B Mixolydian

The B Mixolydian contains 7 notes: B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note B, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.