A Lydian

A Lydian

lydian

Intermediate

Root: A

7 notes

Notes in Scale

A

Root

B

Major 2nd

C#

Major 3rd

D#

Augmented 4th

E

Perfect 5th

F#

Major 6th

G#

Major 7th

Lydian mode - major with raised 4th, dreamy and ethereal sound

Sound Character

Timbre

Diverse, unique

Emotion

Depends on specific mode

Suitable Genres

Jazz, Fusion, Film Music

Quick Reference

Root Note

A

Scale Type

lydian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

4♯

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Fa mode

Common Music Genres

Jazz

Film Music

Progressive Rock

Tags

mode

major

dreamy