E𝄫 Lydian
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.
Playback sounds a major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the E𝄫 Lydian scale?
The E𝄫 Lydian scale uses the notes E𝄫, F♭, G♭, A♭, B𝄫, C♭, D♭ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Lydian scale formula?
The Lydian scale follows the interval pattern W W W H W W H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on E𝄫 to get the E𝄫 Lydian scale.
What chords work over E𝄫 Lydian?
Lydian works over maj7♯11 chords and modal-jazz maj7 vamps. The bright film-score colour.
How do I finger E𝄫 Lydian on Alto Saxophone?
On saxophone, scales train fingering + the altissimo register. Practice the entire range — low Bb through high F (or higher with altissimo fingerings) — at each scale.
When would I use the Lydian scale?
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.