3NPS System Lydian Dominant Scale Patterns (With Note Names)

In this reference chart you'll learn all 7 guitar patterns of the 3NPS system for the Lydian Dominant scale—the 4th mode of Melodic Minor.

3NPS stands for "3-notes-per-string" and is a system of scale patterns which is often used for playing fast technical runs (commonly referred to as shredding). So if that's your current area of interest then 3NPS excels at this. Of course, you can use 3NPS to play at any speed you like, not only fast, and simply benefit from the consistent nature of this system.

Degrees formula of the Lydian Dominant scale is: 1-2-3-#4-5-6-b7.

Features and Benefits of the Chart

• Shred. A consistent system of scale patterns for the Lydian Dominant scale that allow you to play at higher speeds.
• 7 Shapes. Provides a full set of seven 3NPS shapes for the Lydian Dominant scale arranged on a single printable page.
• Diagonal. Patterns are arranged diagonally to provide a clear visualization of how they progress along the fretboard and where they line up.
• Adjacent Patterns. Includes a separate chart variation that allows you to peak into adjacent patterns without stealing focus from the pattern you are currently playing.
• From 7 Patterns to 3. To let you save time and learn even more effectively early on, four patterns are marked with an asterisk to inform you that they have too many overlapping notes and can be omitted. The remaining 3 patterns cover 95% of the fretboard.
• Movable Shapes. You can shift any shape so that its root note aligns with the root note of your choice.
• Note Names. All diagrams have beginner-friendly note names instead of generic intervals and other types of presentation you might not yet be comfortable with. Take your time and choose whatever variation helps you most at any given moment.
• Highlighted Roots. Knowing where the roots are is what differs this scale from any other scale within the same family, so it is very important to be aware of where they are in each pattern and this chart delivers.
• Scale Formula. Lydian Dominant scale degrees formula is conveniently placed right above the diagrams so that you don't need to look up another reference.
• Fret Numbers. Chart variation with fret numbers gives a little extra help in navigating the fretboard, but at the expense of consuming the precious whitespace. So if you find it distracting, a variation without fret numbers is included as well.