A Lydian
A Lydian
modeAt a Glance
- Formula:
- A lydian
| Notes | A | B | C# | D# | E | F# | G# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Labels | R | 2 | 3 | #4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Roman Numerals | I | II | iii | iv° | V | vi | vii |
| Steps | W | W | W | H | W | W | H |
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What It Is
The major scale with a raised 4th degree - degree 4 of the major scale. Notes: A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#.
How It Functions
Brighter and more suspended-sounding than plain major, because the raised 4th removes the only half step near the tonic.
Mood & Character
Floating and dreamy - brighter than plain major, with a suspended, almost otherworldly quality from its raised 4th.
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