Basnote

Interactive Bass Scale Guide

F Mixolydian Bass Scale

Explore the F Mixolydian on 4, 5, and 6-string bass fretboards with interactive looper, note charts, TAB, and metronome practice.

4-String Bass TAB & Notation

Copy this 1-octave ASCII TAB chart or follow along with the looper above:

G|-------------------0--2---|
D|----------0--2--4---------|
A|-0--2--4------------------|
E|--------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: F - G - A - A# - C - D - D# (or F - G - A - Bb - C - D - Eb)

1
F
Step: W
2
G
Step: W
3
A
Step: H
4
A#
Step: W
5
C
Step: W
6
D
Step: H
♭7
D#
Step: W

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

Interactive Fretboard Chart

Filter:

Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.

Nut
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
A
A#
C
D
D#
F
G
D
D
D#
F
G
A
A#
C
D
A
A
A#
C
D
D#
F
G
A
E
F
G
A
A#
C
D
D#

Musical Character & Application

Character: Major with a relaxed, dominant pull.

Typical Use: Dominant-seven chords, rock, blues, funk, and one-chord jams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F Mixolydian bass scale?

The notes of the F Mixolydian bass scale are: F - G - A - A# - C - D - D# (or with flats: F - G - A - Bb - C - D - Eb). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - ♭7.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Mixolydian scale?

Major with a relaxed, dominant pull. Common musical uses: Dominant-seven chords, rock, blues, funk, and one-chord jams.

How do I practice the F Mixolydian on 4, 5, and 6-string bass?

Use Basnote's interactive fretboard to switch between 4-string (EADG), 5-string (BEADG), and 6-string (BEADGC) charts, hear real-time audio playback, and follow animated bass TAB with adaptive tempos.