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C# Lydian Mode
Also known as: Bright Major
Dreamy, floating, and ethereal. The #4 creates an otherworldly, uplifting quality.
Scale Facts & Direct Summary
The C# Lydian Mode consists of the pitches C#, D#, F, G, G#, A#, C. Its interval formula is W-W-W-H-W-W-H with relative steps 0-2-4-6-7-9-11. It is widely used in Film Scores, Jazz, Progressive music for its distinct dreamy, floating, and ethereal. the #4 creates an otherworldly, uplifting quality..
C# Lydian Mode Notes
C#1
D#2
F3
G#4
G#5
A#6
C7
C#8
Notes: C# - D# - F - G - G# - A# - C - C#
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
02467911
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 C# 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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