F Mixolydian Mode
F – G – A – Bb – C – D – Eb
Formula:W-W-H-W-W-H-W
Intervals:P1-M2-M3-P4-P5-M6-m7-P8
Scale Degrees:1-2-3-4-5-6-♭7-8
Introduction
The F Mixolydian mode is the fifth mode of the Bb Major scale. It has a major sound with a flatted seventh degree, widely used in rock, blues, and folk.
F Mixolydian Mode Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | F4 | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | G4 | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | A4 | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | Bb4 | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | C5 | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | D5 | M6 |
| ♭7 | Leading Tone | Eb5 | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | F5 | P8 |
F Mixolydian Mode — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F Mixolydian mode?
F Mixolydian contains: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb. Fifth mode of Bb Major. Flatted 7th (Eb instead of E).
How does F Mixolydian differ from F Major?
One note: flatted 7th (Eb vs E).
What is the parent major scale?
Fifth mode of Bb Major.
How is F Mixolydian used in music?
Matches F7. Common in blues, jazz, funk, and gospel.
What chords are built from F Mixolydian?
F, Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb.
What songs use Mixolydian?
Sweet Home Alabama, Norwegian Wood, blues.
Practice Tips
- Lower E to Eb — hear the Mixolydian blues.
- F Mixolydian matches F7.
- Practice over an F7 vamp.
- The bVII (Eb) over F is the hallmark.
- Common in blues in Bb and gospel.
- Compare with F Major.