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F lydian dominant scale
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F lydian dominant scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The F lydian dominant scale, also known as the Acoustic scale, sounds bright, quirky, and dominant all at once. On ukulele, its notes are F, G, A, B, C, D, Eb. 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 F lydian dominant are F major, G major, A diminished, B diminished, C minor, D minor, Eb 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 F lydian dominant scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-W-H-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: F major, G major, A diminished, B diminished, C minor, D minor, Eb augmented.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the F lydian dominant scale on ukulele.
lydian dominant is the 4th mode of the Melodic Minor scale (Acoustic scale). View F 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.