B♭ mixolydian (B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭) has three flats in its key signature and its flattened 7th (A♭) creates a soulful, bluesy dominant quality over B♭7 chords. It is essential in jazz, blues, and funk where B♭7 is a common harmonic foundation. B♭ mixolydian sits naturally on trumpet and saxophone.
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 Bb Mixolydian are: Bb, Cm, Ddim, Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab. 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 three flats in its key signature and its flattened 7th (A♭) creates a soulful, bluesy dominant quality over B♭7 chords. It is essential in jazz, blues, and funk where B♭7 is a common harmonic foundation. B♭ mixolydian sits naturally on trumpet and saxophone.
What notes are in the Bb Mixolydian?
The Bb Mixolydian contains the notes: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab. This is a 7-note scale starting from Bb.
How many chords does the Bb Mixolydian have?
The Bb Mixolydian produces 7 diatonic chords, one built on each degree of the scale: Bb, Cm, Ddim, Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab.
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
Bb is at the 10 o'clock position. Related keys: F (dominant), Eb (subdominant), G (relative minor), C (supertonic), Ab (subtonic).