B mixolydian (B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A) has four sharps in its key signature and its flattened 7th (A) creates a bluesy, driving quality over B7 chords. It is popular in rock and funk for its high-energy, riff-ready character. B mixolydian works well on guitar with strong barre-chord positions.
The flattened 7th is Mixolydian’s signature — it turns the major scale’s leading tone into a bluesy, unresolved dominant sound. This single interval drives rock, blues, and funk vamps and makes the dominant I⁷ chord possible.
The seven diatonic modes — parallel modes starting from the same root with different interval patterns. Each mode has a unique character derived from the major scale.
The diatonic chords in B Mixolydian are: B, C#m, D#dim, E, F#m, G#m, A. These are the chords built naturally from each degree of the scale.
What is the Mixolydian?
B mixolydian (B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A) has four sharps in its key signature and its flattened 7th (A) creates a bluesy, driving quality over B7 chords. It is popular in rock and funk for its high-energy, riff-ready character. B mixolydian works well on guitar with strong barre-chord positions.
What notes are in the B Mixolydian?
The B Mixolydian contains the notes: B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A. This is a 7-note scale starting from B.
How many chords does the B Mixolydian have?
The B Mixolydian produces 7 diatonic chords, one built on each degree of the scale: B, C#m, D#dim, E, F#m, G#m, A.
What is the formula for the Mixolydian?
The Mixolydian follows the interval formula: W-W-H-W-W-H-W (W = whole step, H = half step).
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Position in circle of fifths
B is at the 5 o'clock position. Related keys: F# (dominant), E (subdominant), Ab (relative minor), C# (supertonic), A (subtonic).