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SCALE · ON VIOLA (TREBLE CLEF)

F♯ 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)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title F♯ Lydian Dominant Verovio
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B♯EF♯G♯A♯C♯D♯
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Questions
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 Viola (treble clef)?

On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.

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.