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G♯ Lydian

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

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Meter:Octave per barCrotchets in 4/4Quavers in 4/4Triplets in 4/4
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title G♯ Lydian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 4 6 8 title G♯ Lydian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
G♯BBB♭B♭G♯G♯tr1tr1tr2tr2E♭E♭C♯C♯CC
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Questions
What notes are in the G♯ Lydian scale?

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

What chords work over G♯ Lydian?

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

How do I finger G♯ 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.