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Modes · C root

C Lydian

The 4th mode of the major scale. Like major but with a raised 4th — giving it a dreamy, floating, otherworldly quality.

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Notes in C Lydian

CRoot
D2nd
E3rd
F#4th
G5th
A6th
B7th
COctave

Hear C Lydian

Lydian in All 12 Keys

CC#D♭DD#E♭EFF#G♭GG#A♭AA#B♭B

Other Scales from C

C MajorDiatonicC Natural MinorDiatonicC Harmonic MinorMinor VariantsC Melodic MinorMinor VariantsC DorianModesC PhrygianModesC MixolydianModesC LocrianModesC Major PentatonicPentatonicC Minor PentatonicPentatonic

Often Confused With

C MajorDiatonicC Whole ToneSymmetricC DorianModesC PhrygianModes

About the C Lydian Scale

The C lydian scale contains the notes C, D, E, F#, G, A, B, C. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-2-1-2-2-1 and belongs to the modes family.

The 4th mode of the major scale. Like major but with a raised 4th — giving it a dreamy, floating, otherworldly quality. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.