Ab Lydian
Ab Lydian
Lydian
Intermediate
Root: Ab
7 notes
Lydian mode - major with raised 4th, dreamy and ethereal sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Ab
RootBb
Major 2ndC
Major 3rdD
Augmented 4thEb
Perfect 5thF
Major 6thG
Major 7thInterval Details
Ab
Root
Bb
Major 2nd
C
Major 3rd
D
Augmented 4th
Eb
Perfect 5th
F
Major 6th
G
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4A - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
The raised 4th creates a 'floating' sound. Use over maj7#11 chords.
Alternate Names
Fa mode
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Film Music
Progressive Rock
Tags
mode
major
dreamy
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
Ab
Scale Type
lydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♭
Difficulty
Intermediate