Common
About the C Lydian scale
C Lydian is used for film scores, dream-pop and anything that should feel wondrous or weightless. Think of it as a major scale that floats and dreams, thanks to its raised fourth.
Its notes are C, D, E, F♯, G, A, and B. The formula is W W W H W W H. It is the fourth mode of G Major.
Also called Yaman and Kalyan.
On the piano, C Lydian touches the black key F♯.
Chords in the key of C Lydian
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Position 2 of 3
C over E (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
D 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 over B (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
A minor over C (1st inversion)
Position 2 of 3
B minor over D (1st inversion)
Seventh chords in C Lydian
The four-note version of each chord, richer and jazzier.
C major seven
D seven
E minor seven
F sharp minor seven flat five
G major seven
A minor seven
B minor seven
Progressions in C Lydian
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Common
Notes and intervals
| 1 | CC | Root |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | DD | Major 2nd |
| 3 | EE | Major 3rd |
| 4 | F#F♯ | Augmented 4th |
| 5 | GG | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | AA | Major 6th |
| 7 | BB | Major 7th |
| Steps | W W W H W W H |
|---|---|
| Semitones | 2-2-2-1-2-2-1 |
| Degrees | 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7 |
Fingering
Suggested fingering, follows standard fingering rules
| Hand | C | D | 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 in other keys
D flat Lydian scaleD Lydian scaleE flat Lydian scaleE Lydian scaleF Lydian scaleG flat Lydian scaleG Lydian scaleA flat Lydian scaleA Lydian scaleB flat Lydian scaleB Lydian scale
Modes
The same notes, starting on a different note.
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