Eb Mixolydian

EbFGAbBbCDb

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

Eb Mixolydian scale – keys Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db highlightedPiano keyboard with keys Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db highlighted. Eb is the root note.FGCEbAbBbDb

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for Eb MixolydianScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1EbP10
2FM22
3GM34
4AbP45
5BbP57
6CM69
7Dbm710

Diatonic Chords in Eb Mixolydian

DegreeNumeralChord
1I Eb
2ii Fm
3iii° Gdim
4IV Ab
5v Bbm
6vi Cm
7VII Db

About Eb Mixolydian

The Eb Mixolydian contains 7 notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note Eb, 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.