A Mixolydian b6 Scale
4-string bass · Mode V mel. · 7 notes · major family
Notes
A
B
C♯
D
E
F
G
Solfège : La – Si – Do♯ – Ré – Mi – Fa – Sol
Interval Structure
A
T
B
T
C♯
½T
D
T
E
½T
F
T
G
→
A+oct.
T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in A) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| I | A | Major |
| ii° | B° | diminished |
| iii° | C♯° | diminished |
| iv | Dm | minor |
| v | Em | minor |
| VI+ | F+ | augmented |
| VII | G | Major |
About this scale
Mixolydian b6 (mode V of the melodic minor) is Mixolydian with a minor 6th. It creates a unique blend of Mixolydian warmth and minor shadow. Used on dominant chords with a mysterious color in jazz and film music.
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