About the C Lydian #2 scale
C Lydian #2 is used for jazz and cinematic music that wants a shimmering color. Think of it as a Lydian scale with a raised second as well as a raised fourth.
Its notes are C, D♯, E, F♯, G, A, and B. The formula is 1½ H W H W W H. It is the sixth mode of E Harmonic Minor.
The black keys D♯ and F♯ belong to this mode.
Chords in the key of C Lydian #2
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Position 2 of 3
C over E (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
D sharp diminished over F sharp (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
E minor over G (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
F sharp diminished over A (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
G augmented over B (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
A minor over C (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
B over D sharp (1st inversion)
Seventh chords in C Lydian #2
The four-note version of each chord, richer and jazzier.
C major seven
D sharp diminished seven
E minor major seven
F sharp minor seven flat five
G major seven sharp five
A minor seven
B seven
Progressions in C Lydian #2
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Notes and intervals
| 1 | CC | Root |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | D#D♯ | Augmented 2nd |
| 3 | EE | Major 3rd |
| 4 | F#F♯ | Augmented 4th |
| 5 | GG | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | AA | Major 6th |
| 7 | BB | Major 7th |
| Steps | 1½ H W H W W H |
|---|---|
| Semitones | 3-1-2-1-2-2-1 |
| Degrees | 1 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 7 |
Fingering
Suggested fingering, follows standard fingering rules
| Hand | C | D sharp | E | F sharp | G | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Left hand | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Shapes
Chromatic
Circle of Fifths
Related scales
Lydian #2 in other keys
D flat Lydian #2 scaleD Lydian #2 scaleE flat Lydian #2 scaleE Lydian #2 scaleF Lydian #2 scaleG flat Lydian #2 scaleG Lydian #2 scaleA flat Lydian #2 scaleA Lydian #2 scaleB flat Lydian #2 scaleB Lydian #2 scale
Modes
The same notes, starting on a different note.
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