E𝄫 Lydian
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
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 Soprano?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
When would I use the Lydian scale?
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.