B♭ mixolydian scale (guitar)

The B♭ mixolydian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areB♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A♭ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.

B♭ mixolydian scale guitar fretboard diagram showing B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A♭

How to play the B♭ mixolydian scale

  1. Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (B♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the B♭ mixolydian sound.
  2. Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every B♭ mixolydian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
  3. Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in B♭, always resolving to a root note.

Notes in the B♭ mixolydian scale

The B♭ mixolydian scale is a major mode with a flat seventh — the sound of blues-rock and dominant chords. Its notes are B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A♭.

B♭ mixolydian scale — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the B♭ mixolydian scale?

The B♭ mixolydian scale contains the notes B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A♭.

What is the B♭ mixolydian scale used for?

It is a major mode with a flat seventh — the sound of blues-rock and dominant chords.

Is the B♭ mixolydian scale diagram free to print?

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