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C♯ Lydian Dominant

Mixolydian with a raised 4th — the 4th mode of melodic minor. Works over altered dominants and bIIaltered substitutions.

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Tempo120 bpm

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FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
C♯F triggerFG♭ triggerG♭1234567partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — C♯ sounds partial 2
partial 1 — C♯1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — C♯2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — G♯2 (+2¢)3partial 4 — C♯3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — F3 (-14¢)5partial 6 — G♯3 (+2¢)6partial 7 — B3 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — C♯4 (+0¢)8
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Questions
What notes are in the C♯ Lydian Dominant scale?

The C♯ Lydian Dominant scale uses the notes C♯, D♯, E♯, F𝄪, G♯, A♯, B (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 C♯ to get the C♯ Lydian Dominant scale.

What chords work over C♯ 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 C♯ Lydian Dominant on Bass Trombone?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

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.