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SCALE · ON TROMBONE (TENOR CLEF)

D 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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DEABCDEABCDEABCDF♯G♯F♯G♯F♯G♯
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Questions
What notes are in the D Lydian Dominant scale?

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

What chords work over D 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 D Lydian Dominant on Trombone (tenor clef)?

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.