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