C Lydian

C Lydian

lydian

Intermediate

Root: C

7 notes

Notes in Scale

C

Root

D

Major 2nd

E

Major 3rd

F#

Augmented 4th

G

Perfect 5th

A

Major 6th

B

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

C

Scale Type

lydian

Note Count

7

Accidentals

1♯

Difficulty

Intermediate

Alternate Names

Fa mode

Common Music Genres

Jazz

Film Music

Progressive Rock

Tags

mode

major

dreamy