C# Lydian
C# Lydian
Lydian
Intermediate
Root: C#
7 notes
Lydian mode - major with raised 4th, dreamy and ethereal sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C#
RootD#
Major 2ndF
Major 3rdG
Augmented 4thG#
Perfect 5thA#
Major 6thC
Major 7thInterval Details
C#
Root
D#
Major 2nd
F
Major 3rd
G
Augmented 4th
G#
Perfect 5th
A#
Major 6th
C
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
C#
Scale Type
lydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
4♯
Difficulty
Intermediate