Tuning-specific scale diagram

Bb Mixolydian Scale in Open G Tuning

Bb Mixolydian Scale in Open G Tuning shows the same bb mixolydian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned D G D G B D. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
BbCDEbFGAb
Formula
1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
Semitones
0 2 4 5 7 9 10
Parent scale
Eb major
Tuning
D G D G B D
Strings
6
Open pitch range
D2 to D4
24-fret range
D2 to D6

How this layout changes

The notes are the same pitch classes as the main Bb Mixolydian Scale page, but they are mapped across 6 strings in open g tuning.

Use this diagram to compare the Bb root notes against the D low-string range and the remaining strings in this tuning.

Fretboard diagram

Bb Mixolydian Scale in Open G Tuning fretboard diagram Bb Mixolydian Scale in Open G Tuning fretboard diagram

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Start with Bb Mixolydian Scale and open g tuning loaded, then adjust labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings