F Mixolydian scale

Major mode with a ♭7. Essential for blues-rock and funk.

7 notes · Standard tuning

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Root (F)
Scale tone

Notes & intervals

F
R
G
2
A
3
A#
4
C
5
D
6
D#
♭7

Neck positions (box diagrams)

Explore all 5 positions of the F Mixolydian scale across the neck.

Mixolydian in other keys

About the F Mixolydian scale

The F Mixolydian scale contains the notes F, G, A, A#, C, D, D#. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the F Mixolydian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (F); outlined dots are other scale tones.

F Mixolydian scale — video lessons

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