E𝄫 Lydian Dominant
Mixolydian with a raised 4th — the 4th mode of melodic minor. Works over altered dominants and bIIaltered substitutions.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the E𝄫 Lydian Dominant scale?
The E𝄫 Lydian Dominant scale uses the notes E𝄫, F♭, G♭, A♭, B𝄫, C♭, D𝄫 (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 E𝄫 to get the E𝄫 Lydian Dominant scale.
What chords work over E𝄫 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 E𝄫 Lydian Dominant on Bassoon?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
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.