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