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C♭ Mixolydian

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

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title C♭ Mixolydian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 title C♭ Mixolydian
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Tempo120 bpm

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
C♭BBB♭B♭G♯G♯tr1tr1tr2tr2E♭E♭C♯C♯CC
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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 Flute?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Mixolydian scale?

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