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Modes · G root

G 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 G Lydian

GRoot
A2nd
B3rd
C#4th
D5th
E6th
F#7th
GOctave

Hear G Lydian

Lydian in All 12 Keys

CC#D♭DD#E♭EFF#G♭GG#A♭AA#B♭B

Other Scales from G

G MajorDiatonicG Natural MinorDiatonicG Harmonic MinorMinor VariantsG Melodic MinorMinor VariantsG DorianModesG PhrygianModesG MixolydianModesG LocrianModesG Major PentatonicPentatonicG Minor PentatonicPentatonic

Often Confused With

G MajorDiatonicG Whole ToneSymmetricG DorianModesG PhrygianModes

About the G Lydian Scale

The G lydian scale contains the notes G, A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G. 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.