Tuning-specific scale diagram

F Mixolydian Scale in E Flat Standard Tuning

F Mixolydian Scale in E Flat Standard Tuning shows the same f mixolydian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb
Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
Semitones: 0 2 4 5 7 9 10
Parent scale: Bb major
Tuning: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
Strings: 6
Open pitch range: Eb2 to Eb4
24-fret range: Eb2 to Eb6

Open strings and root positions

3 of the 6 open strings belong to F Mixolydian Scale: string 6 Eb (b7), string 2 Bb (4), and string 1 Eb (b7). None of those open-string tones is the F root, so the root must be fretted on every string.

String 6Ebb7

String 2Bb4

String 1Ebb7

First root on each string

String 6Fret 2

String 5Fret 9

String 4Fret 4

String 3Fret 11

String 2Fret 7

String 1Fret 2

Low-string pattern

On the lowest Eb string, the first-octave scale pattern falls at frets 0, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11, with the F root at fret 2. On the highest Eb string, the first F is at fret 2.

OpenEbb7

Fret 2F1

Fret 4G2

Fret 6A3

Fret 7Bb4

Fret 9C5

Fret 11D6

Practice this tuning-specific layout

Play F Mixolydian Scale on the low Eb string at frets 0, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11, saying each note name and degree aloud.
Build a phrase that lets Eb on open string 6 ring, then connect it to the nearest F root and two other scale tones.
Connect the F root positions on strings 6 through 1 at frets 2, 9, 4, 11, 7, and 2, adding the nearest scale tone between each pair of roots.