E Mixolydian
E · F♯ · G♯ · A · B · C♯ · D
E 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 E Mixolydian has been identified to match well with the track.
Slow Smokey Blues Backing Track in A minor | SZBT 1126
Perfect for the dominant E7 chord, providing a harmonious resolution in a blues context.
Parisian Emotional Bluesy Ballad Backing Track in B minor | SZBT 1129
Utilize over the E minor chords to bring a smoother, more resolved feeling, blending well with blues progressions.
Fading Memories | Slow Blues Backing Track in A Minor | BT 711
The E Mixolydian scale works well over the E7 chord, adding a bright, dynamic color to your solos that capture the essence of blues.
Smooth Jazz Fusion R&B Backing Track Am - 90 BPM Jam Track
Can be used to highlight the dominant 7th tonality in the track, especially beneficial over the Bb7 chord.
Swingin' Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Major (E7) l BT 564
The E mixolydian scale incorporates the dominant 7th sound, enhancing your blues phrases over the E7 chord.
Infectious Funk 12 Bar Guitar Backing Track Jam in E major
The E Mixolydian scale provides a dominant, somewhat bluesy sound that fits well with the 7th chords of funk.
Lonesome Blues Guitar Backing Track in A Minor (Am7) l BT 567
The E mixolydian mode works especially well over the E7 chord, enhancing the dominant feel.
Oozing Smooth Funk Guitar Backing Track Jam in E minor
The mixolydian mode incorporates a major third, expanding your melodic palette and allowing for vibrant, funky improvisation.
Teskey Soul Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in E major
E mixolydian brings out a bluesy feel, enhancing the track's soulful sound and fitting well over the major chords.
Classic Groove 12 Bar Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Major l BT 582
The E Mixolydian scale introduces a dominant note that enhances the bluesy sound with a jazzy edge.