F Mixolydian Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
F Mixolydian Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F Mixolydian scale is the fifth mode of the major scale and the heart of rock and roll and blues. On Ukulele, it contains the notes F, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb. It combines the stability of a major sound with a more relaxed, folk-like ending, perfectly suited for soloing over dominant seventh chords and providing a bluesy, soulful vibe to major-key songs. The diatonic chords of F Mixolydian are F7, Gm7, Am7b5, BbMaj7, Cm7, Dm7, EbMaj7. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Country, Folk, Funk. Notable players include Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, AC/DC, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Use over dominant 7th chords (7, 9, 13). The primary scale for blues-rock soloing over non-resolving dominant chords.
Notes: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4P, 5P, 6M, 7m
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
Formula: W-W-H-W-W-H-W
Number of notes: 7
Also known as: dominant
Diatonic Chords
F7 — Gm7 — Am7♭5 — B♭Maj7 — Cm7 — Dm7 — E♭Maj7
How to Play F Mixolydian on Ukulele
On ukulele, find F on the fret 5 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 7 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The F Mixolydian scale contains 2 flats (Bb, Eb). Its relative minor is D minor, which shares the same notes.
Practice Routine
Begin by playing the F Mixolydian scale ascending and descending at 80 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (F-A, G-Bb) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
Try these progressions with the F Mixolydian scale: F7 - BbMaj7 - Cm7 - F7 (I-IV-V-I) or F7 - Gm7 - BbMaj7 - Cm7 for a more stepwise movement.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, the F Mixolydian scale sounds particularly charming when played as a melodic pattern over fingerpicked chord shapes. Try integrating scale tones into your strumming patterns for a more sophisticated sound.
The F Mixolydian scale contains 7 notes (F, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for F Mixolydian
The F Mixolydian scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore F Mixolydian Further
- Harmonize the F Mixolydian scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- F Mixolydian on Guitar
- F Mixolydian on Bass
- F Mixolydian on Piano