F mixolydian (F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭) has two flats in its key signature and its flattened 7th (E♭) creates a warm, bluesy dominant quality over F7 chords. It is common in blues, jazz, and rock where F7 provides the harmonic foundation. F mixolydian sits well on piano and horn sections for bluesy comping.
The flattened 7th is Mixolydian’s signature — it turns the major scale’s leading tone into a bluesy, unresolved dominant sound. This single interval drives rock, blues, and funk vamps and makes the dominant I⁷ chord possible.
The seven diatonic modes — parallel modes starting from the same root with different interval patterns. Each mode has a unique character derived from the major scale.
The diatonic chords in F Mixolydian are: F, Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb. These are the chords built naturally from each degree of the scale.
What is the Mixolydian?
F mixolydian (F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭) has two flats in its key signature and its flattened 7th (E♭) creates a warm, bluesy dominant quality over F7 chords. It is common in blues, jazz, and rock where F7 provides the harmonic foundation. F mixolydian sits well on piano and horn sections for bluesy comping.
What notes are in the F Mixolydian?
The F Mixolydian contains the notes: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb. This is a 7-note scale starting from F.
How many chords does the F Mixolydian have?
The F Mixolydian produces 7 diatonic chords, one built on each degree of the scale: F, Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb.
What is the formula for the Mixolydian?
The Mixolydian follows the interval formula: W-W-H-W-W-H-W (W = whole step, H = half step).
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Position in circle of fifths
F is at the 11 o'clock position. Related keys: C (dominant), Bb (subdominant), D (relative minor), G (supertonic), Eb (subtonic).