F# Lydian Dominant Seventh Bass Arpeggio
Bass arpeggio — fretboard diagram
F# Lydian Dominant Seventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: F#, A#, C#, E, C
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 11A
Formula: 2W-WH-WH-8
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: 7#11, 7#4
The F# Lydian Dominant Seventh arpeggio contains 5 notes (F#, A#, C#, E, C). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the F# Lydian Dominant Seventh Arpeggio
Play the F# Lydian Dominant Seventh arpeggio whenever a F# Lydian Dominant Seventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The F# Lydian Dominant Seventh arpeggio uses 5 notes (F#, A#, C#, E, C) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play F# Lydian Dominant Seventh Arpeggio on Bass
On bass, locate F# on the E string at fret 2. Span the 5 notes (F#, A#, C#, E, C) across two to three strings using one finger per fret. Focus on even tone production between plucked strings and smooth position shifts.
The F# Lydian Dominant Seventh arpeggio outlines a dominant seventh chord, creating the tension that wants to resolve. Use it over F#7, F#9, F#13 chords, especially in blues, funk, and jazz where dominant harmony drives the groove.
Practice Routine
Practice the F# Lydian Dominant Seventh arpeggio in different octaves, starting low and working up. Then try displacing the octaves — play the root low, the A# an octave higher, and continue leaping. This trains your ear to hear the intervals (1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 11A) in any register.
Bass Tips
Practice the F# Lydian Dominant Seventh arpeggio on bass using a raking technique across adjacent strings for a smooth, flowing sound. Then try the same shape with a two-finger alternating pluck for a more defined, punchy articulation.