A 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: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
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 English Horn?
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.