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D mixolydian b6 scale
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D mixolydian b6 scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D 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 ukulele, the notes are D, E, F#, G, A, Bb, C. It provides a bridge between the bright major and the sad minor worlds, perfect for emotional transitions. The diatonic chords of D mixolydian b6 are D major, E diminished, F# diminished, G minor, A minor, Bb augmented, C major. 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.
The D mixolydian b6 scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-H-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: D major, E diminished, F# diminished, G minor, A minor, Bb augmented, C major.
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mixolydian b6 is the 5th mode of the Melodic Minor scale (Hindu scale). View D Melodic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over dominant 7th chords that resolve to minor (V7 → im). The scale that bridges major happiness and minor sadness.