Lydian Dominant Family of Chords:
I chord = F major (4 note chord = F dominant 7th)
II chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
iiio chord = A diminished (4 note chord = A minor 7th flat 5th)
ivo chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B minor 7th flat 5th)
v chord = C minor (4 note chord = C minor major 7th)
vi chord = D minor (4 note chord = D minor 7th)
VII+ chord = Eb augmented (4 note chord = Eb major 7th sharp 5th)
WS, WS, WS, HS, WS, HS, WS
Notes are: F, G, A, B, C, D, Eb, F
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Lydian Dominant progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the Lydian Dominant scale using quarter then eighth notes.
(Also remember you can play any of the chords given as power rock chords by just playing the root, 5th and octave).
1. I //// ivo //// I //// ivo ////
2. I //// ivo //// v //// II ////
3. II //// v //// I ////
4. VII+ //// vi //// II //// v //// I ////
5. I /// vi //// II //// v //// iiio //// v //// I ////
Now transpose these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to all 15 keys.
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Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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