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