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F♯ Lydian

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

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title F♯ Lydian Verovio
Tuning
FretboardTuning: AEADGBE
35791215AEADGBEA♯B♯C♯D♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯C♯D♯E♯F♯A♯B♯C♯D♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯D♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯C♯D♯E♯G♯A♯B♯C♯D♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯C♯D♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯C♯E♯F♯G♯A♯B♯C♯D♯E♯F♯
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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 Guitar?

On guitar, scales are typically learned as position patterns — three- or four-notes-per-string shapes that move up the neck. The CAGED system positions each scale in five interconnected patterns; the three-notes-per-string approach simplifies modal scales.

When would I use the Lydian scale?

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