E♯ Mixolydian scale
The E♯ Mixolydian scale is a 7-note mixolydian scale built on the root E♯. Its notes are E♯, F𝄪, G𝄪, A♯, B♯, C𝄪 and D♯. Major scale with a flat seventh - the dominant sound of blues and rock. This page covers the formula, fingerings, diatonic chords and common progressions that make E♯ Mixolydian a great tool for improvising and composing.
Mixolydian is all over blues-rock, country, Celtic music and a huge chunk of classic rock. That flat seventh gives it a dominant, swaggering character. Built on the root E♯, the scale takes on the specific colour and pitch range of that key - making it especially useful in genres and registers where E♯ is a comfortable tonal centre.
Formula & step pattern
The E♯ Mixolydian scale follows a major scale with a flat seventh degree (W-W-H-W-W-H-W). Step pattern: W - W - H - W - W - H - W. Intervals from the root: 1P · 2M · 3M · 4P · 5P · 6M · 7m. Memorising the formula lets you transpose the scale to any other root note quickly.
E♯ Mixolydian on the piano
E♯ Mixolydian on the guitar
E♯ Mixolydian on the staff
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Improvisation drone
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Notes of the E♯ Mixolydian scale
| Degree | Interval | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1P | 0 | E♯(E#) |
| 2 | 2M | 2 | F𝄪(F##) |
| 3 | 3M | 4 | G𝄪(G##) |
| 4 | 4P | 5 | A♯(A#) |
| 5 | 5P | 7 | B♯(B#) |
| 6 | 6M | 9 | C𝄪(C##) |
| 7 | 7m | 10 | D♯(D#) |
Diatonic chords of E♯ Mixolydian
These are the chords that naturally form on each degree of the scale. Click a chord to open its dedicated page.
Modes from E♯ Mixolydian
Each note of this scale produces a different mode with its own character.
How to use the E♯ Mixolydian scale
The diatonic chords of E♯ Mixolydian are: I = E♯, ii = F𝄪m, iii° = G𝄪°, IV = A♯, v = B♯m, vi = C𝄪m, VII = D♯. These seven chords belong naturally to the key and are the safest harmonic vocabulary when writing songs in E♯ Mixolydian. Click any chord below to open its full diagram and progressions.
Mixolydian is all over blues-rock, country, Celtic music and a huge chunk of classic rock. That flat seventh gives it a dominant, swaggering character.
Practice tips
Improvise over a major chord using the flat seventh - instantly sounds bluesy or country-flavoured.
Famous songs
E♯ Mixolydian appears throughout mixolydian is all over blues-rock, country, celtic music and a huge chunk of classic rock. that flat seventh gives it a dominant, swaggering character. Listening to music in this scale and transcribing short phrases is the fastest way to absorb its sound.
Scales related to E♯ Mixolydian
Once you are comfortable with E♯ Mixolydian, explore related scales to expand your vocabulary. The scales below share notes, modes or tonal centres with E♯ Mixolydian and are a natural next step in your study.
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