What are the diatonic chords of F# Mixolydian?

The diatonic chords of F# Mixolydian are built by harmonizing each degree of the scale in thirds. The scale degrees are 1 2 3 4 5 6 ♭7 and the intervals are W-W-H-W-W-H-W. The triads are: F#M, G#m, A#dim, BM, C#m, D#m, EM.

What is scale harmonization?

Scale harmonization is the process of building chords from each degree of a scale by stacking thirds. Each note of the scale becomes the root of a chord, producing a set of diatonic chords (triads and seventh chords) that naturally belong to that key.

What is Practice Mode in the Scale Harmonizer?

Practice Mode is an interactive study tool that cycles through all diatonic chords with a synchronized fretboard visualization (switch between scale and arpeggio view), adjustable tempo (40–240 BPM), and audio playback. It includes ii-V-I progressions and secondary dominant exercises — the fretboard automatically shows the contextually correct scale for each chord (e.g., Dorian for the ii, Mixolydian for the V7).

F# mixolydian chords

All ukulele chords for the F# mixolydian scale

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F♯ mixolydian scale diatonic chords

IF♯ major

IIA♭ minor

IIIB♭ dim

IVB major

VC♯ minor

VIE♭ minor

VIIE major

F♯ mixolydian scale seventh chords

IF♯ 7

IIA♭ m7

IIIB♭ m7♭5

IVB maj7

VC♯ m7

VIE♭ m7

VIIE maj7

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F# mixolydian scale — ukulele 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 F#7, G#m7, A#m7b5, BMaj7, C#m7, D#m7, EMaj7. 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: F#7, G#m7, A#m7b5, BMaj7, C#m7, D#m7, EMaj7.

Degrees	Chord
I	F#7
ii	G#m7
iii	A#m7b5
IV	BMaj7
V	C#m7
vi	D#m7
vii°	EMaj7

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (F#7) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (G#m7) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (A#m7b5) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (BMaj7) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (C#m7) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (D#m7) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (EMaj7) 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 ukulele.

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.