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C Lydian Mode
Also known as: Bright Major
Dreamy, floating, and ethereal. The #4 creates an otherworldly, uplifting quality.
C Lydian Mode Notes
C1
D2
E3
F##4
G5
A6
B7
C8
Notes: C - D - E - F# - G - A - B - 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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