E Mixolydian b6 Scale
4-string bass · Mode V mel. · 7 notes · major family
Notes
E
F♯
G♯
A
B
C
D
Solfège : Mi – Fa♯ – Sol♯ – La – Si – Do – Ré
Interval Structure
E
T
F♯
T
G♯
½T
A
T
B
½T
C
T
D
→
E+oct.
T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in E) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| I | E | Major |
| ii° | F♯° | diminished |
| iii° | G♯° | diminished |
| iv | Am | minor |
| v | Bm | minor |
| VI+ | C+ | augmented |
| VII | D | Major |
About this scale
Mixolydian b6 (mode V of the melodic minor) is Mixolydian with a minor 6th. It creates a unique blend of Mixolydian warmth and minor shadow. Used on dominant chords with a mysterious color in jazz and film music.
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