B♭ mixolydian scale (piano)
The B♭ mixolydian scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areB♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A♭. Free to print or download below.
How to play the B♭ mixolydian scale
- Find the root note. Start on B♭. The shaded keys show the B♭ mixolydian scale ascending from the root up to the next B♭ an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A♭), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The B♭ mixolydian scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in B♭.
Notes in the B♭ mixolydian scale
The B♭ mixolydian scale is a major mode with a flat seventh — the sound of blues 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 and dominant chords.
Is the B♭ mixolydian piano scale free to print?
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