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September 12, 2013 By Richie Leave a Comment

Lydian mode

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Lydian mode is a seven note scale with a numeric formula of 1-2-3-♯4-5-6-7-8/1 and is the fourth of seven modes of the Ionian/Major scale. Along with Ionian, the Lydian mode has a major tonality and is essentially a major scale with an augmented fourth interval.


Lydian profile

Numeric formula 1-2-3-♯4-5-6-7-8/1
Notation formula (key of C) C-D-E-F♯-G-A-B-C/1
Stepping whole, whole, whole, half, whole, whole, half
Tonal tone, tone, tone, semi-tone, tone, tone, semitone
Harmonized triads (key of C) C / D / Emi / F♯⁰/ G / Ami / Bmi
Harmonized tetrads (key of C) CMA7 / D7 / Emi7 / F♯mi7(♭5) / GMA7 / Ami7 / Bmi7


Lydian scale patterns

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  • Pattern #3
  • Pattern #4
  • Pattern #5
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Lydian mode scale pattern #1
Lydian mode scale pattern #2
Lydian mode scale pattern #3
Lydian mode scale pattern #4
Lydian mode scale pattern #5
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Lydian audio sample(s)

C Lydian scale pattern #4 https://www.ricguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/lydian-mode/c-lydian-mode-scale-pattern-4.mp3




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