Eb Mixolydian Mode
Eb – F – G – Ab – Bb – C – Db
Formula:W-W-H-W-W-H-W
Intervals:P1-M2-M3-P4-P5-M6-m7-P8
Scale Degrees:1-2-3-4-5-6-♭7-8
Introduction
The Eb Mixolydian mode is the fifth mode of the Ab Major scale. It has a major sound with a flatted seventh degree, widely used in rock, blues, and folk.
Eb Mixolydian Mode Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | Eb4 | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | F4 | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | G4 | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | Ab4 | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | Bb4 | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | C5 | M6 |
| ♭7 | Leading Tone | Db5 | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | Eb5 | P8 |
Eb Mixolydian Mode — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb Mixolydian mode?
Eb Mixolydian contains: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db. Fifth mode of Ab Major. Flatted 7th (Db instead of D).
How does Eb Mixolydian differ from Eb Major?
One note: flatted 7th (Db vs D).
What is the parent major scale?
Fifth mode of Ab Major.
How is Eb Mixolydian used in music?
Matches Eb7. Common in jazz, funk, and R&B.
What chords are built from Eb Mixolydian?
Eb, Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db.
What songs use Mixolydian?
Sweet Home Alabama, Norwegian Wood, blues.
Practice Tips
- Lower D to Db — hear the Mixolydian blues.
- Eb Mixolydian matches Eb7.
- Practice over an Eb7 vamp.
- The bVII (Db) over Eb is the hallmark.
- Common in jazz and funk.
- Compare with Eb Major.