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C lydian dominant Scale — Guitar Fretboard Visualization

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C lydian dominant

The Lydian Dominant scale has a raised fourth and a flat seventh, commonly used in jazz for its bright and tense sound.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

I

Cmaj
D

II

Dmaj
E

III°

Edim
F♯

#IV°

F♯dim
G

v

Gm
A

vi

Am
B♭

bVII+

B♭aug

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Lydian Dominant scale is a powerful, bright scale used in jazz and fusion, perfect for dominant chords where you want to add harmonic richness.
  • Use the Lydian Dominant scale to solo over V7 chords, focusing on the sharp 4th (IV#) to create tension before resolving.
  • This scale works especially well in ii-V-I progressions where the V chord is dominant, as it adds an extra level of harmonic complexity and brightness.
  • Incorporate the Lydian Dominant scale into modal jazz and rock fusion compositions where its sharp 4th and dominant sound create rich harmonic textures.
  • Blend this scale with the Mixolydian or whole-tone scales to add variety and keep your improvisation fresh and exciting over dominant chords.

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