How Do You Play An F Mixolydian Scale On Piano?
Learning to play an F Mixolydian scale on piano is a bit easier if you have experience playing a Bb major scale. F Mixolydian is the fifth mode of Bb major and has two flats (Bb, Eb). It shares a key signature with Bb major and has two black keys and five white keys. The large presence of white keys allows your wrist to retain its natural position as you ascend and descend the scale. A fair amount of attention should be given to mastering quick finger crossings. Practice with your right hand only. Place your thumb on F4 to begin. Ascend a perfect-fourth interval through the notes F, G, A and Bb. Bring your thumb under your thumb to C5. This finger crossing is a wide perfect-fifth interval, so keep your wrist elevated and point your elbow slightly to the right to increase note accuracy. Ascend the remaining perfect-fourth interval through C, D, Eb and F natural. Your ring finger should be the last to depress F5, one octave higher than the first pitch. Descend the F Mixolydian scale with
