Ab7 chord with Ab Lydian Dominant scale
Pairing the Ab7 chord (Dominant 7) with the Ab Lydian Dominant scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Ab7 chord formula
Interval formula: 1 3 5 b7. A major triad with a minor 7th. A tense chord that wants to resolve — the engine of tonal music and the backbone of the blues.
Ab Lydian Dominant scale formula
Formula: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 b7. Classification: dominant-specialized.
Fretboard voicings for Ab7
Curated Ab7 shapes that sit naturally inside the Ab Lydian Dominant scale.
Other scales for Ab7
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.