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What is the Lydian scale good for?
The Lydian mode is a musical scale that uses seven tones. It begins with three whole tones, then a semitone, followed by two whole tones and finally, ending with a semitone. Using Lydian will help you craft chord progressions and melodies with a distinct sound that is arresting, haunting and effective.
What does Lydian sound like?
The Lydian mode is the 4th mode of the major scale. It's named after the region of Lydia next to what was Ancient Greece over 3000 years ago. It is very similar to the Ionian mode (the major scale) but has the 4th note of its scale raised by a semitone (half step) giving it a very bright sound.
What makes a song Lydian?
The modern Lydian mode is a seven-tone musical scale formed from a rising pattern of pitches comprising three whole tones, a semitone, two more whole tones, and a final semitone. ... The use of the B♭ as opposed to B♮ would have made such piece in the modern day F major scale.
