C mixolydian b6 scale diatonic chords
C mixolydian b6 scale seventh chords
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C mixolydian b6 scale — chords and intervals
Harmonizing the C mixolydian b6 scale generates a melancholic dominant chord family that bridges major and minor worlds. The chords of C mixolydian b6 are C major, D diminished, E diminished, F minor, G minor, Ab augmented, Bb major. The dominant tonic chord paired with a minor iv creates emotional transitions between bright and dark sections. This chord family is the harmonic engine behind many film score moments of bittersweet revelation. Commonly used in Jazz, Film Scores, Classical, Melodic Metal. Notable players include Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone.
The C mixolydian b6 scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-H-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: C major, D diminished, E diminished, F minor, G minor, Ab augmented, Bb major.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | C major |
| ii | D diminished |
| iii | E diminished |
| IV | F minor |
| V | G minor |
| vi | Ab augmented |
| vii° | Bb major |
Degree-by-Degree Analysis
The I chord (C major) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (D diminished) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (E diminished) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (F minor) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (G minor) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (Ab augmented) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (Bb major) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C mixolydian b6 scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C mixolydian b6 scale on guitar.
mixolydian b6 is the 5th mode of the Melodic Minor scale (Hindu scale). View C Melodic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over dominant 7th chords that resolve to minor (V7 → im). The scale that bridges major happiness and minor sadness.