C Lydian
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the C Lydian scale?
The C Lydian scale uses the notes C, D, E, F♯, G, A, B (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 C to get the C Lydian scale.
What chords work over C Lydian?
Lydian works over maj7♯11 chords and modal-jazz maj7 vamps. The bright film-score colour.
How do I finger C Lydian on Viola (treble clef)?
On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.
When would I use the Lydian scale?
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.