Scales
Scale Notes & Info
Scale: C lydian
Description: The fourth mode of the major scale (1, 2, 3, ♯4, 5, 6, 7), often described as a 'brighter than major' sound. The raised 4th avoids the strong IV-I pull and produces the floating, open quality exploited in film scores, fusion, and modern orchestral writing.
Notes (pitch classes): C, D, E, Gb, G, A, B
Intervals (formula): 1P, 2M, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M
| Degree | Note | Note+Octave | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | C3 | 0 | 1P |
| 2 | D | D3 | 2 | 2M |
| 3 | E | E3 | 4 | 3M |
| 4 | Gb | F#3 | 6 | 5d |
| 5 | G | G3 | 7 | 5P |
| 6 | A | A3 | 9 | 6M |
| 7 | B | B3 | 11 | 7M |