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