A♯ Mixolydian
Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the A♯ Mixolydian scale?
The A♯ Mixolydian scale uses the notes A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D♯, E♯, F𝄪, G♯ (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 A♯ to get the A♯ Mixolydian scale.
What chords work over A♯ Mixolydian?
Mixolydian works over dominant 7th chords (V7, I7 in blues). The signature mode for blues-rock and Celtic music.
How do I finger A♯ Mixolydian on Bass?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
When would I use the Mixolydian scale?
Major with a lowered 7th — folk, blues-rock, dominant-7 vocabulary.