A Lydian
A Lydian
Lydian
Intermediate
Root: A
7 notes
Lydian mode - major with raised 4th, dreamy and ethereal sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
A
RootB
Major 2ndC#
Major 3rdD#
Augmented 4thE
Perfect 5thF#
Major 6thG#
Major 7thInterval Details
A
Root
B
Major 2nd
C#
Major 3rd
D#
Augmented 4th
E
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
A
Scale Type
lydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
4♯
Difficulty
Intermediate