The C♯ Lydian Dominant scale contains seven notes: C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯♯, G♯, A♯, and B. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-W-H-W-H-W.
C♯ Lydian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | C♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | D♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | E♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | F♯♯ | A4 |
| 5 | Dominant | G♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | A♯ | M6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | B | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | C♯ | — |
Key Signature
The C♯ Lydian Dominant Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
C♯D♯E♯F♯♯G♯A♯
Diatonic Chords in the C♯ Lydian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the C♯ Lydian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | C♯ Major | Major |
| 2 | II | D♯ Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | E♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv° | F♯♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 5 | v | G♯ Minor | Minor |
| 6 | vi | A♯ Minor | Minor |
| 7 | VII+ | B Augmented | Augmented |
C♯ Lydian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the C♯ Lydian Dominant Scale on piano?
The C♯ Lydian Dominant Scale uses the notes C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – F♯♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the C# Lydian Dominant Scale?
The C# Lydian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: C# – D# – E# – Fx – G# – A# – B. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does C# Lydian Dominant have?
The C# Lydian Dominant Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯♯, G♯, A♯.
What does the C# Lydian Dominant Scale sound like?
The C# Lydian Dominant Scale has a dreamlike, floating quality created by the raised fourth. As a mode, it shares notes with a parent major scale but feels different because a different note acts as the tonal center.