B Mixolydian
B · C♯ · D♯ · E · F♯ · G♯ · A
B Mixolydian is a major scale with a flattened seventh, which makes it the natural fit over a dominant seventh chord. It's the sound of blues-rock, jam bands, funk, and Celtic melody — major and cheerful, but with a bluesy edge that stops it resolving too neatly. One of the most immediately useful modes to learn.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where B Mixolydian has been identified to match well with the track.
Summer Seductive Funk Groove Backing Track in B minor | SZBT 1128
Over the dominant and major chords, the Mixolydian scale can be used to highlight the major third, embracing funk’s blend of blues and jazz influences.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Em - Smooth Groove
The B mixolydian scale offers versatility over B7 chords, highlighting leading tones and bluesy tension.
Wild Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in B major
The B mixolydian scale works well over dominant chords like E7, adding flavor with its flattened seventh.
Cool Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Minor (Em7) l BT 566
For the B7 chord, the B mixolydian mode can add a richly structured sounds with its major scale notes while maintaining a dominant tonality.
Midnight Love Blues Guitar Backing Track in B Major l BT 571
Combine major and bluesy qualities, emphasizing this scale over dominant-sounding chords like B major and E major to widen your sonic palette.
Creamy Slow Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Minor (Em7) l BT584
When playing over the B7 chord, the B Mixolydian scale complements the dominant tonality and allows for rich, melodic solos.
AFTER HOURS Emotional Slow Blues backing track - Jam in Bb minor
Great for creating colorful riffs over 7th chords and adding a lively feel to your solos.
Lonely Love Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Major l BT 587
The B mixolydian scale emphasizes the dominant nature of the B major chord, making it a striking point in your solos.
Lonely Ballad Guitar Backing Track Jam in B Minor
Mixolydian provides a bluesy, dominant sound that incorporates the raised 7th, particularly effective over the B7 chord.
Blues Backing Track E Minor (Em)
The B mixolydian mode works great over the B major chord, bringing a blues-rock vibe to your solos.