F𝄪 Mixolydian
Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.
Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the F𝄪 Mixolydian scale?
The F𝄪 Mixolydian scale uses the notes F𝄪, G𝄪, A𝄪, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Mixolydian scale formula?
The Mixolydian scale follows the interval pattern W W H W W H W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on F𝄪 to get the F𝄪 Mixolydian scale.
What chords work over F𝄪 Mixolydian?
Mixolydian works over dominant 7th chords (V7, I7 in blues). The signature mode for blues-rock and Celtic music.
How do I finger F𝄪 Mixolydian on Trumpet in Bb?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
When would I use the Mixolydian scale?
Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.