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D Mixolydian Bass Scale

Explore the D Mixolydian on 4, 5, and 6-string bass fretboards with interactive looper, note charts, TAB, and metronome practice.

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4-String Bass TAB & Notation

Copy this 1-octave ASCII TAB chart or follow along with the looper above: 

G|----------0--2--4--5--7---|
D|-0--2--4------------------|
A|--------------------------|
E|--------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: D - E - F# - G - A - B - C

1
D
Step: W
2
E
Step: W
3
F#
Step: H
4
G
Step: W
5
A
Step: W
6
B
Step: H
♭7
C
Step: W

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

I
D Major
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ii
E Minor
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iii°
F# Diminished
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IV
G Major
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v
A Minor
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vi
B Minor
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VII
C Major
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Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
A
B
C
D
E
F#
G
D
D
E
F#
G
A
B
C
D
A
A
B
C
D
E
F#
G
A
E
E
F#
G
A
B
C
D
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Major with a relaxed, dominant pull.

Typical Use: Dominant-seven chords, rock, blues, funk, and one-chord jams.

Same notes from another root: G Major. Closest on the same root: D Major and D Dorian. Chords on this root that sit inside it: D Major chord, D Dominant 7th chord and D Sus4 chord.

Check it on your own bass with the live trainer, or practise it over a ready-made line from the Riff Lab riff packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the D Mixolydian bass scale?

The notes of the D Mixolydian bass scale are: D - E - F# - G - A - B - C. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - ♭7.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Mixolydian scale?

Major with a relaxed, dominant pull. Common musical uses: Dominant-seven chords, rock, blues, funk, and one-chord jams.

How do I practice the D Mixolydian on 4, 5, and 6-string bass?

Use Basnote's interactive fretboard to switch between 4-string (EADG), 5-string (BEADG), and 6-string (BEADGC) charts, hear real-time audio playback, and follow animated bass TAB with adaptive tempos.