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E Lydian Dominant

The 4th mode of the melodic minor scale. Combines the Lydian raised 4th with a Mixolydian flat 7th — a favourite in jazz and fusion.

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Notes in E Lydian Dominant

ERoot
F#2nd
G#3rd
A#4th
B5th
C#6th
D7th
EOctave

Hear E Lydian Dominant

Lydian Dominant in All 12 Keys

CC#D♭DD#E♭EFF#G♭GG#A♭AA#B♭B

Other Scales from E

E MajorDiatonicE Natural MinorDiatonicE Harmonic MinorMinor VariantsE Melodic MinorMinor VariantsE DorianModesE PhrygianModesE LydianModesE MixolydianModesE LocrianModesE Major PentatonicPentatonic

Often Confused With

E LydianModesE MixolydianModesE Phrygian DominantExoticE Hungarian MinorExotic

About the E Lydian Dominant Scale

The E lydian dominant scale contains the notes E, F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D, E. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-2-1-2-1-2 and belongs to the exotic family.

The 4th mode of the melodic minor scale. Combines the Lydian raised 4th with a Mixolydian flat 7th — a favourite in jazz and fusion. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.