What are the notes of the G Lydian dominant scale?

The notes are G, A, B, C♯, D, E, F.

What is the pattern of the G Lydian dominant scale?

The sequence of steps is W – W – W – H – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

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G Lydian dominant scale

The G Lydian dominant scale is made of the notes G, A, B, C♯, D, E, F. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

Other scales · 7 notes

Note names

1G
2A
3B
♯4C♯
5D
6E
♭7F

PatternW – W – W – H – W – H – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Scales from modern jazz and from traditions other than the European one. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Chords built on the scale

IGG B D
IIAA C♯ E
iii°BdimB D F
iv°C♯dimC♯ E G
vDmD F A
viEmE G B
VII+FaugF A C♯

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G Lydian dominant scale?: The notes are G, A, B, C♯, D, E, F.
What is the pattern of the G Lydian dominant scale?: The sequence of steps is W – W – W – H – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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