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SCALE · ON TROMBONE (TENOR CLEF)

C♯ Mixolydian

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

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Tempo120 bpm

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title C♯ Mixolydian Verovio
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E♯BE♯BE♯BC♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯
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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 Trombone (tenor clef)?

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.