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SCALE · ON BASS TROMBONE

C Mixolydian

Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.

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Tempo120 bpm

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FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
CF triggerFG♭ triggerG♭1234567partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — C sounds partial 2
partial 1 — C1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — C2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — G2 (+2¢)3partial 4 — C3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — E3 (-14¢)5partial 6 — G3 (+2¢)6partial 7 — A♯3 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — C4 (+0¢)8
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Questions
What notes are in the C Mixolydian scale?

The C Mixolydian scale uses the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B♭ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Mixolydian scale formula?

The Mixolydian scale follows the interval pattern W W H W W H W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on C to get the C Mixolydian scale.

What chords work over C Mixolydian?

Mixolydian works over dominant 7th chords (V7, I7 in blues). The signature mode for blues-rock and Celtic music.

How do I finger C Mixolydian on Bass Trombone?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Mixolydian scale?

Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.