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
F♯B♭
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 – F# – G – A – Bb. 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: F♯, B♭.
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.