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 2ndC
Major 3rdD
Augmented 4thD#
Perfect 5thF
Major 6thG
Major 7thInterval Details
G#
Root
A#
Major 2nd
C
Major 3rd
D
Augmented 4th
D#
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
G#
Scale Type
lydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♯
Difficulty
Intermediate