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G♯ 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

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

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B♯C𝄪E♯B♯C𝄪E♯B♯C𝄪E♯G♯A♯D♯F♯G♯A♯D♯F♯G♯A♯D♯F♯
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Questions
What notes are in the G♯ Lydian Dominant scale?

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

What chords work over G♯ 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 G♯ 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.