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E♯ 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 E♯ Lydian Verovio
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E♯F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪E♯
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Questions
What notes are in the E♯ Lydian scale?

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

What chords work over E♯ Lydian?

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

How do I finger E♯ Lydian on Trombone?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Lydian scale?

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