Lydian Dominant Scale

The Lydian Dominant scale (mode IV of melodic minor) combines the raised 4th of Lydian with the flat 7th of Mixolydian. It is the preferred jazz scale for unresolved dominant chords.

Formula: W-W-W-H-W-H-W   C Lydian Dominant Scale: C – D – E – F# – G – A – A#

Choose a Key

C Lydian Dominant Scale G Lydian Dominant Scale D Lydian Dominant Scale A Lydian Dominant Scale E Lydian Dominant Scale B Lydian Dominant Scale F# Lydian Dominant Scale F Lydian Dominant Scale Bb Lydian Dominant Scale Eb Lydian Dominant Scale Ab Lydian Dominant Scale Db Lydian Dominant Scale

Related Scales

lydianmixolydian

Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic W C
2 Supertonic W D
3 Mediant W E
♯4 Lydian 4th H F#
5 Dominant W G
6 Submediant H A
♭7 Subtonic W A#