C lydian dominant pentatonic chords
All guitar chords for the C lydian dominant pentatonic scale
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C lydian dominant pentatonic scale — chords and intervals
Harmonizing the C lydian dominant pentatonic scale generates a streamlined dominant chord set optimized for fast-moving jazz harmony. The chords of C lydian dominant pentatonic are F# unknown, E minor augmented, F# unknown, G unknown, E diminished. These chords outline dominant seventh structures with maximum clarity and minimum clutter. They are ideal for bebop and hard bop contexts where rhythmic precision matters as much as harmonic accuracy. Commonly used in Jazz, Bebop, Fusion. Notable players include Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino.
The C lydian dominant pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 ♯4 5 ♭7.
Intervals: 2W-W-H-3H-W.
Diatonic chords: F# unknown, E minor augmented, F# unknown, G unknown, E diminished.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | F# unknown |
| ii | E minor augmented |
| iii | F# unknown |
| IV | G unknown |
| V | E diminished |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C lydian dominant pentatonic scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C lydian dominant pentatonic scale on guitar.
lydian dominant pentatonic is the Lydian Dominant pentatonic subset. View C Lydian dominant scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over 7#11, 9#11 chords. Efficient for fast bebop lines over non-resolving dominant chords.