E♭ mixolydian (E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭) has four flats in its key signature and its flattened 7th (D♭) creates a warm, bluesy dominant quality. It is a jazz and blues essential over E♭7 chords, sitting naturally on saxophone and trumpet. E♭ mixolydian has a soulful, horn-friendly character.
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 Eb Mixolydian are: Eb, Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db. These are the chords built naturally from each degree of the scale.
What is the Mixolydian?
E♭ mixolydian (E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭) has four flats in its key signature and its flattened 7th (D♭) creates a warm, bluesy dominant quality. It is a jazz and blues essential over E♭7 chords, sitting naturally on saxophone and trumpet. E♭ mixolydian has a soulful, horn-friendly character.
What notes are in the Eb Mixolydian?
The Eb Mixolydian contains the notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db. This is a 7-note scale starting from Eb.
How many chords does the Eb Mixolydian have?
The Eb Mixolydian produces 7 diatonic chords, one built on each degree of the scale: Eb, Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db.
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
Eb is at the 9 o'clock position. Related keys: Bb (dominant), Ab (subdominant), C (relative minor), F (supertonic), C# (subtonic).