Mixolydian is the 5th diatonic mode, and like the Lydian mode, only differs from
the Major scale by one note. This note (b7 - D natural in E) is also sufficient to give
a strong characteristic flavor to the Mixolydian sound. This Mixolydian sound has a
very Renaissance or Celtic flavor to it. This is because it was/is prevalent
in these styles. Also Indian music, uses this scale quite often (as it does
numerous others) and therefore it's possible to get an Indian raga type flavor out of it
(especially if you omit the 2nd (F# in E) and the 6th (C# in E).

E Mixolydian: E F# G# A B C# D E (related to A major)
Compare with E Major: E F# G# A B C# D# E

Once again, get an E drone going and play around with the scale. Try giving it a celtic or renaissance type rhythm to see if can you hear the connection. The characteristic notes here are the major third (G#) and above all the flat 7 (D).

Typical Chords:

The characteristic chords of Mixolydian are those that include the b7. These are: the flat VII chord (D major in E Mixolydian) and the minor V (B min(7) in E Mixolydian).

Typical progressions in E Mixolydian:

E Mixolydian Example No.1

E Mixolydian Example No.2

Pieces in Mixolydian: