dominant scale

can someone give me a very basic theory behind the dominant scale and can it be used over the minor scales?

Many thanks

I think the dominate scale has a flat 7th. weather it can be used with minor scales I have no idas I'm still working on mastering the major and minors.

If you mean minor scales over dominant chords? yes it can be done...i prefer a mixolydian over a dominant chord because of the flat 7th...try it see what you think!!!! ie C mixolydian over c7...there`s your minor right there d minor scale!!!..oh yeah try the C Dominant arpeggios over the C7 too they rock....

thank you both

Simon

Actually, the Mixolydian mode IS the dominant scale. Both have a flatted 7th. I tend to use Mixolydian (Dominant) primarily for major. For minor, I'd suggest the Dorian mode. It's the minor scale with a raised 6th.

Well, in theory, say you have an Am7. You can use a G mixolydian I suppose because its a relative mode of C major which is the relative major of A aeolian.

Yeah, the dominant is Mixolydian. The minor scale (6th position) is right next to the mixolydian (5th position). So yeah, you can play the minor over it.

Exactly, it would probably give it a minor 7th sound considering its the b7 of the Am scale.