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A# Lydian Mode

Also known as: Bright Major

Dreamy, floating, and ethereal. The #4 creates an otherworldly, uplifting quality.

A# Lydian Mode Notes

A#1
C2
D3
E#4
F5
G6
A7
A#8

Notes: A# - C - D - E - F - G - A - A#

Scale Formula & Intervals

Interval Pattern

W-W-W-H-W-W-H

W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)

Scale Degrees

1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - 5 - 6 - 7

Scale degrees relative to the root note

Semitones from Root

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Famous Songs Using This Scale

1

Flying in a Blue Dream

Joe Satriani

2

Freewill

Rush

3

E.T. Theme

John Williams

Practice Tips for A# Lydian Mode

  • Major scale with a raised 4th degree
  • The 4th mode of the major scale
  • Creates a sense of wonder and possibility
  • Avoid the ♮4 - it clashes with the #4 character

Common Genres

Film ScoresJazzProgressiveNew AgePop

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