C𝄫 Lydian
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: synthesised in-browser via Tone.js (MIT)
What notes are in the C𝄫 Lydian scale?
The C𝄫 Lydian scale uses the notes C𝄫, D𝄫, E𝄫, F♭, G𝄫, A𝄫, B𝄫 (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 C𝄫 to get the C𝄫 Lydian scale.
What chords work over C𝄫 Lydian?
Lydian works over maj7♯11 chords and modal-jazz maj7 vamps. The bright film-score colour.
How do I finger C𝄫 Lydian on Cor Anglais?
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.