B Lydian Dominant scale on guitar
bright · modern · jazzy · floating
About the Lydian Dominant scale
Mixolydian with a #4: bright and sassy at once. The modern jazz color for dominant chords that don't resolve where you expect.
When to use it: Over 7#11 chords and tritone substitutions.
Watch out: Over a plain resolving V7, regular mixolydian is often smoother.
Notes
Genres
Diatonic chords — tap any of them
These chords are built using only the notes of this scale — one on each degree. That's why they all sound "at home" together: they're the harmonic family of B Lydian Dominant.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B Lydian Dominant scale?
The B Lydian Dominant scale contains the notes B, C#, D#, F, F#, G#, A. On this page you can see them highlighted on the instrument and hear how the scale sounds.
What does the Lydian Dominant scale sound like?
Every scale has its own color. Lydian Dominant is best experienced by ear — press play above to hear B Lydian Dominant and watch each note light up.
Which chords can I build from B Lydian Dominant?
The diatonic chords of B Lydian Dominant include B, C#, D#dim, Fdim, F#m, G#m, Aaug. They all share the scale's notes, which is why they sound at home together.