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
E♭
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 – Eb. 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: E♭.
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.