F𝄪 Lydian Dominant
Mixolydian with a raised 4th — the 4th mode of melodic minor. Works over altered dominants and bIIaltered substitutions.
Playback sounds an octave + major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the F𝄪 Lydian Dominant scale?
The F𝄪 Lydian Dominant scale uses the notes F𝄪, G𝄪, A𝄪, B𝄪, C𝄪, D𝄪, E♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Lydian Dominant scale formula?
The Lydian Dominant scale follows the interval pattern W W W H W H W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on F𝄪 to get the F𝄪 Lydian Dominant scale.
What chords work over F𝄪 Lydian Dominant?
Lydian dominant works over altered V7 (V7♯11, V7alt with the raised 4th). The 4th mode of melodic minor.
How do I finger F𝄪 Lydian Dominant on Baritone Saxophone?
On saxophone, scales train fingering + the altissimo register. Practice the entire range — low Bb through high F (or higher with altissimo fingerings) — at each scale.
When would I use the Lydian Dominant scale?
Mixolydian with a raised 4th — the 4th mode of melodic minor. Works over altered dominants and bIIaltered substitutions.