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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN BB

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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Meter:Octave per barCrotchets in 4/4Quavers in 4/4Triplets in 4/4
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title C Lydian Dominant
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title C Lydian Dominant
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
CregregG♯G♯AAC♯C♯EEF♯F♯E♭E♭BBFFA♭A♭
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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 Clarinet in Bb?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

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.