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F# mixolydian b6 scale
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F# mixolydian b6 scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The F# 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 F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D, E. It provides a bridge between the bright major and the sad minor worlds, perfect for emotional transitions. The diatonic chords of F# mixolydian b6 are F# major, G# diminished, A# diminished, B minor, C# minor, D augmented, E 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 F# mixolydian b6 scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-H-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: F# major, G# diminished, A# diminished, B minor, C# minor, D augmented, E major.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the F# mixolydian b6 scale on ukulele.
mixolydian b6 is the 5th mode of the Melodic Minor scale (Hindu scale). View F# 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.