F♭ Lydian Dominant
Mixolydian with a raised 4th — the 4th mode of melodic minor. Works over altered dominants and bIIaltered substitutions.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
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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 Cor Anglais?
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.