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