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A♯ Lydian

Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.

MEIMIDIHumdrum
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Meter:Octave per barCrotchets in 4/4Quavers in 4/4Triplets in 4/4
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title A♯ Lydian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 title A♯ Lydian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
A♯DDCCAAC♯C♯wwB♭B♭BBCCDDE♭E♭E♭E♭C♯C♯B♭B♭EEF♯F♯A♭A♭FFA♭A♭
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Questions
What notes are in the A♯ Lydian scale?

The A♯ Lydian scale uses the notes A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E♯, F𝄪, G𝄪 (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 A♯ to get the A♯ Lydian scale.

What chords work over A♯ Lydian?

Lydian works over maj7♯11 chords and modal-jazz maj7 vamps. The bright film-score colour.

How do I finger A♯ Lydian on Bassoon?

On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.

When would I use the Lydian scale?

Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.