How to play A lydian dominant 7th on guitar and piano? What notes are in A lydian dominant 7th

Q: How do you play a A lydian dominant 7th chord on the piano?

A lydian dominant 7th: A, C#, E, G, D#

Q: How do you play a A lydian dominant 7th chord on the guitar?

A lydian dominant 7th: A, C#, E, G, D#

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Audible Example

What does a A lydian dominant 7th chord sound like?

A lydian dominant 7th chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a A lydian dominant 7th chord on the piano?

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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a A lydian dominant 7th chord on the guitar?

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About the A lydian dominant 7th chord

A lydian dominant 7th chord combines a dominant 7th with a sharp 11th, blending the tension of the dominant function with the brightness of the lydian sound. It is commonly used in jazz as a substitute for a standard dominant chord, particularly in II-V-I progressions.