F

Mixolydian Mode

Scale Notes

F1+0 semitones
G2+2 semitones
A3+4 semitones
Bb4+5 semitones
C5+7 semitones
D6+9 semitones
Eb7+10 semitones

Scale Information

Root NoteFScale TypeMixolydian Mode
CategoryModalNumber of Notes7

Interval Pattern

Semitones: 0 - 2 - 4 - 5 - 7 - 9 - 10
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
F0
F#1
G2
G#3
A4
A#5
B6
C7
C#8
D9
D#10
E11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!

Scale Overview

Description

The 5th mode with a lowered 7th degree, common in rock and blues

Musical Context

This modal scale contains 7 notes and is commonly used in Classical and Wind instruments music. It's an excellent scale for beginners to learn.

Characteristics
BluesyRock-likeDominantSlightly unresolved

Practice Guide

Key Signature

1 flat (Bb)

F - G - A - Bb - C - D - Eb

Difficulty Level

BeginnerCircle of Fifths

Common in wind instrument music, orchestral works

Common Genres

ClassicalWind instrumentsOrchestral
Common Uses
Rock
Blues
Country
Folk
Practice Tips
  • • Practice ascending and descending patterns
  • • Try different rhythmic variations
  • • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
  • • Use as a basis for improvisation