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 2ndE
Major 3rdF#
Augmented 4thG
Perfect 5thA
Major 6thB
Major 7thInterval Details
C
Root
D
Major 2nd
E
Major 3rd
F#
Augmented 4th
G
Perfect 5th
A
Major 6th
B
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
1♯
Difficulty
Intermediate