B𝄫 Lydian Dominant
Mixolydian with a raised 4th — the 4th mode of melodic minor. Works over altered dominants and bIIaltered substitutions.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the B𝄫 Lydian Dominant scale?
The B𝄫 Lydian Dominant scale uses the notes B𝄫, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A𝄫 (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 B𝄫 to get the B𝄫 Lydian Dominant scale.
What chords work over B𝄫 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 B𝄫 Lydian Dominant on Tenor?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
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.