F♯ Mixolydian
F♯ · G♯ · A♯ · B · C♯ · D♯ · E
F♯ Mixolydian is a major scale with a flattened seventh, which makes it the natural fit over a dominant seventh chord. It's the sound of blues-rock, jam bands, funk, and Celtic melody — major and cheerful, but with a bluesy edge that stops it resolving too neatly. One of the most immediately useful modes to learn.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where F♯ Mixolydian has been identified to match well with the track.
Highlights the F#7 chord, which stands out in the progression, adding a dominant flavor conducive to building tension.
Helps accentuate the shift to the F#7 chord, emphasizing the dominant tonality and offering a break from the minor mood.
The Mixolydian mode is ideal over dominant 7 chords in the blues genre, allowing players to tie back to the blues tonality while adding dynamic expression.