G Lydian
G Lydian
modeAt a Glance
- Formula:
- G lydian
- Notes:
- G, A, B, C#, D, E, F#
Piano
Fretboard
What It Is
The major scale with a raised 4th degree - degree 4 of the major scale. Notes: G, A, B, C#, D, E, F#.
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.
Real Song Examples
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