E♯ Mixolydian
Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the E♯ Mixolydian scale?
The E♯ Mixolydian scale uses the notes E♯, F𝄪, G𝄪, A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D♯ (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 E♯ to get the E♯ Mixolydian scale.
What chords work over E♯ Mixolydian?
Mixolydian works over dominant 7th chords (V7, I7 in blues). The signature mode for blues-rock and Celtic music.
How do I finger E♯ 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.