Bb7 chord with Bb Lydian Dominant scale

Pairing the Bb7 chord (Dominant 7) with the Bb Lydian Dominant scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Bb7 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.

Bb Lydian Dominant scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 b7. Classification: dominant-specialized.

Fretboard voicings for Bb7

Curated Bb7 shapes that sit naturally inside the Bb Lydian Dominant scale.

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Bb7 — Drop 2, root on 6th string, frets 5–9
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Bb7 — Drop 2, root on 5th string, frets 0–4
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Bb7 — Drop 2, root on 4th string, frets 7–11

Other scales for Bb7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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