Root on E string · frets 6-10
B Mixolydian bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (6-10) G |-6-----8--9---| D |-6--7-----9---| A |-6--7-----9---| E |----7-----9---|
Bass scale companion
B Mixolydian Mode
Learn the B Mixolydian mode on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A
- Steps
- W-W-H-W-W-H-W
- Sharps and flats
- C#, D#, F#, G#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 6-10); Root on A string (frets 1-5)
1B2C#3D#4E5F#6G#b7A
Full fretboard map
Every B Mixolydian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
Bass box positions for B Mixolydian
Bass players usually organize scales by root string. Start with the E-string and A-string boxes, then connect them across the neck. If you are still learning where the roots sit, use the bass fretboard notes chart.
Root on A string · frets 1-5
B Mixolydian bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (1-5) G |-1--2-----4---| D |-1--2-----4---| A |----2-----4---| E |----2-----4--5|