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F𝄫 Lydian

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

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Tempo120 bpm

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title F𝄫 Lydian Verovio
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E𝄫G𝄫A𝄫B𝄫D𝄫E𝄫G𝄫A𝄫B𝄫D𝄫E𝄫G𝄫A𝄫B𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫C𝄫F𝄫C𝄫F𝄫C𝄫
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Questions
What notes are in the F𝄫 Lydian scale?

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

What chords work over F𝄫 Lydian?

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

How do I finger F𝄫 Lydian on Flute?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Lydian scale?

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