Bb7b5 chord with Bb Lydian Dominant scale

Pairing the Bb7b5 chord (Dom7b5) with the Bb Lydian Dominant scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Bb7b5 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 b5 b7. A dominant 7th with a flat 5th. A lifted, slightly blurred dominant — a whole-tone and Lydian-dominant color.

Bb Lydian Dominant scale formula

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

Other scales for Bb7b5

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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