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A lydian dominant scale
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A lydian dominant scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A lydian dominant scale, also known as the Acoustic scale, sounds bright, quirky, and dominant all at once. On ukulele, its notes are A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G. It is widely used in jazz and animation music to solo over dominant chords that do not resolve in the traditional way. The diatonic chords of A lydian dominant are A major, B major, C# diminished, D# diminished, E minor, F# minor, G augmented. Commonly used in Jazz, Fusion, Blues, Film Scores. Notable players include Frank Zappa, Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny. Use over 7#11, 9#11 chords. Ideal for non-resolving dominant chords (the 'Simpsons chord'). Gives a sophisticated twist to blues progressions.
The A lydian dominant scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-W-H-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: A major, B major, C# diminished, D# diminished, E minor, F# minor, G augmented.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A lydian dominant scale on ukulele.
lydian dominant is the 4th mode of the Melodic Minor scale (Acoustic scale). View A Melodic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over 7#11, 9#11 chords. Ideal for non-resolving dominant chords (the 'Simpsons chord'). Gives a sophisticated twist to blues progressions.