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

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

What chords work over E𝄫 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 E𝄫 Lydian Dominant on Violin?

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.