How do you harmonize the F mixolydian scale?

To harmonize F mixolydian, stack thirds from each scale degree to build diatonic chords. This produces triads and seventh chords that naturally fit within the key of F mixolydian.

F mixolydian chords

All guitar chords for the F mixolydian scale

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Chord Voicings

Harmony

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F mixolydian scale diatonic chords

IF major

IIG minor

IIIA dim

IVB♭ major

VC minor

VID minor

VIIE♭ major

F mixolydian scale seventh chords

IF 7

IIG m7

IIIA m7♭5

IVB♭ maj7

VC m7

VID m7

VIIE♭ maj7

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Fretboard diagram

F mixolydian scale — chords and intervals

The harmonized F mixolydian scale yields a chord family that combines major-key stability with a blues-inflected bVII chord. This flat seventh replaces the leading tone, creating a more relaxed, earthy harmonic feel. The chords of F mixolydian are F7, Gm7, Am7b5, BbMaj7, Cm7, Dm7, EbMaj7. The I-bVII-IV progression drives classic rock anthems, while the I-bVII cadence provides a satisfying resolution without the pull of a dominant V. Mixolydian harmony is essential for blues-rock, Southern rock, and folk-influenced songwriting. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Country, Folk, Funk. Notable players include Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, AC/DC, Stevie Ray Vaughan.

The F mixolydian scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ♭7.

Intervals: W-W-H-W-W-H-W.

Diatonic chords: F7, Gm7, Am7b5, BbMaj7, Cm7, Dm7, EbMaj7.

Degrees	Chord
I	F7
ii	Gm7
iii	Am7b5
IV	BbMaj7
V	Cm7
vi	Dm7
vii°	EbMaj7

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (F7) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (Gm7) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (Am7b5) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (BbMaj7) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (Cm7) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (Dm7) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (EbMaj7) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the F mixolydian scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the F mixolydian scale on guitar.

mixolydian is the 5th mode of the Major scale. View F Major scale

Related Scales

How to Use This Scale

Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). The primary scale for blues-rock soloing over non-resolving dominant chords.