F♯ mixolydian (F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E) has five sharps in its key signature and its flattened 7th (E) creates bluesy tension over F♯7 chords. It is popular in rock and funk for its driving, high-energy character. F♯ mixolydian works well on guitar with convenient barre-chord and scale positions.
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#, G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E. 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 five sharps in its key signature and its flattened 7th (E) creates bluesy tension over F♯7 chords. It is popular in rock and funk for its driving, high-energy character. F♯ mixolydian works well on guitar with convenient barre-chord and scale positions.
What notes are in the F# Mixolydian?
The F# Mixolydian contains the notes: F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E. 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#, G#m, A#dim, B, C#m, D#m, E.
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 6 o'clock position. Related keys: C# (dominant), B (subdominant), Eb (relative minor), Ab (supertonic), E (subtonic).