The E Lydian Dominant scale contains seven notes: E, F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, and D. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-W-H-W-H-W.
E Lydian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | E | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | F♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | G♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | A♯ | A4 |
| 5 | Dominant | B | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | C♯ | M6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | D | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | E | — |
Key Signature
The E 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♯G♯A♯C♯
Diatonic Chords in the E Lydian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the E Lydian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | E Major | Major |
| 2 | II | F♯ Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | G♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv° | A♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 5 | v | B Minor | Minor |
| 6 | vi | C♯ Minor | Minor |
| 7 | VII+ | D Augmented | Augmented |
E Lydian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the E Lydian Dominant Scale on piano?
The E Lydian Dominant Scale uses the notes E – F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯ – D – E. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the E Lydian Dominant Scale?
The E Lydian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: E – F# – G# – A# – B – C# – D. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does E Lydian Dominant have?
The E 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♯, G♯, A♯, C♯.
What does the E Lydian Dominant Scale sound like?
The E 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.