G# Mixolydian B6 Mandolin Scale
Mandolin scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
G# Mixolydian B6 in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The G# Mixolydian B6 scale is a melancholic dominant scale used when a song is in a major key but the dominant chord needs to resolve into a minor key. On Mandolin, the notes are G#, A#, C, C#, D#, E, F#. It provides a bridge between the bright major and the sad minor worlds, perfect for emotional transitions. Commonly used in Jazz, Film Scores, Classical, Melodic Metal. Notable players include Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone. Use over dominant 7th chords that resolve to minor (V7 → im). The scale that bridges major happiness and minor sadness.
Notes: G#, A#, C, C#, D#, E, F#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4P, 5P, 6m, 7m
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 b6 b7
Formula: W-W-H-W-H-W-W
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Standard (E-A-D-G)
Also known as: melodic minor fifth mode, hindu