G shape
E Mixolydian inherits the G window from A Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
G shape tab (1-5) e |----2-----4--5| B |----2--3-----5| G |-1--2-----4---| D |----2-----4---| A |----2-----4--5| E |----2-----4--5|
Guitar scale companion
E Mixolydian Mode
Learn the E Mixolydian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1E2F#3G#4A5B6C#b7D
Full fretboard map
Every E Mixolydian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five E Mixolydian positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck.
E shape
E Mixolydian inherits the E window from A Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
E shape tab (4-8) e |-4--5-----7---| B |----5-----7---| G |-4-----6--7---| D |-4-----6--7---| A |-4--5-----7---| E |-4--5-----7---|
D shape
E Mixolydian inherits the D window from A Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
D shape tab (6-10) e |----7-----9-10| B |----7-----9-10| G |-6--7-----9---| D |-6--7-----9---| A |----7-----9---| E |----7-----9-10|
C shape
E Mixolydian inherits the C window from A Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
C shape tab (9-13) e |-9-10----12---| B |-9-10----12---| G |-9----11------| D |-9----11-12---| A |-9----11-12---| E |-9-10----12---|
A shape
E Mixolydian inherits the A window from A Major (Ionian) while E remains the displayed root.
A shape tab (11-15) e |---12----14---| B |---12----14-15| G |11----13-14---| D |11-12----14---| A |11-12----14---| E |---12----14---|