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Interactive Bass Scale Guide

E Mixolydian Bass Scale

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

4-String Bass TAB & Notation

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

G|----------------------1---|
D|-------------1--3--4------|
A|----1--3--4---------------|
E|-4------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: E - F# - G# - A - B - C# - D (or E - Gb - Ab - A - B - Db - D)

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

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the E Mixolydian bass scale?

The notes of the E Mixolydian bass scale are: E - F# - G# - A - B - C# - D (or with flats: E - Gb - Ab - A - B - Db - D). 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 E 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.