B Mixolydian Pentatonic
Bass scale — fretboard diagramIntermediate
B Mixolydian Pentatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Mixolydian Pentatonic scale is a dominant-flavored five-note scale that emphasizes the relaxed, bluesy side of the Mixolydian mode. On Bass, the notes are B, D#, E, F#, A. It is an excellent choice for soloing over dominant chords when you want to maintain the simplicity and flow of a pentatonic structure. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Country, Funk. Notable players include Jimi Hendrix, Dickey Betts, Derek Trucks. Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). Simpler than full Mixolydian but captures the essential dominant color.
Notes: B, D#, E, F#, A
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 4P, 5P, 7m
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 b5
Formula: 4-H-W-WH-W
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: indian
Musical Character
Emphasizes the b7 characteristic of the Mixolydian mode within a pentatonic framework, ideal for quick dominant-flavored runs.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Blues, Rock, Country, Funk
Notable players: Jimi Hendrix, Dickey Betts, Derek Trucks
How to Use the B Mixolydian Pentatonic Scale
Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). Simpler than full Mixolydian but captures the essential dominant color.
Origin & Background
Derived from the Mixolydian mode for pentatonic-based players who want a dominant sound.
Related Scales
Mixolydian Pentatonic is the Five-note Mixolydian subset. View B Mixolydian scale
Chord Progressions Using This Scale
- I – ♭VII – IV (Classic Rock Loop)Pop / Rock — Energy & Drive
- I – VI7 – II7 – V (Ragtime Cycle)Jazz / Soul — Playful & Vintage
The B Mixolydian Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (B, D#, E, F#, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.