A♭ mixolydian scale (ukulele)
The A♭ mixolydian scale shown across the whole ukulele neck (G C E A tuning). Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ mixolydian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (A♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the A♭ mixolydian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every A♭ mixolydian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position on your ukulele.
- Use it to play lines. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in A♭, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the A♭ mixolydian scale
The A♭ mixolydian scale is a major mode with a flat seventh — the sound of blues and dominant chords. Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭.
A♭ mixolydian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ mixolydian scale?
The A♭ mixolydian scale contains the notes A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭.
What is the A♭ mixolydian scale used for?
It is a major mode with a flat seventh — the sound of blues and dominant chords.
Is the A♭ mixolydian ukulele scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.