C♯ mixolydian scale (guitar)
The C♯ mixolydian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areC♯ – D♯ – E♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the C♯ mixolydian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (C♯); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the C♯ mixolydian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every C♯ mixolydian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in C♯, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the C♯ mixolydian scale
The C♯ mixolydian scale is a major mode with a flat seventh — the sound of blues-rock and dominant chords. Its notes are C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B.
C♯ mixolydian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C♯ mixolydian scale?
The C♯ mixolydian scale contains the notes C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B.
What is the C♯ mixolydian scale used for?
It is a major mode with a flat seventh — the sound of blues-rock and dominant chords.
Is the C♯ mixolydian scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.