The lydian mode is the fourth mode of the major scale.
In the key of C, F is the fourth scale degree, so the corresponding scale/mode would be: F G A B C D E F
Compared to an F Major scale (F G A Bb C D E F), the F Lydian has a #4 (#11) making this scale the perfect choice to play over a Maj7#11 chord or imply the #11 sound over a standard Maj7 chord.
The fourth mode of the major scale. A major scale with a #4
Written by Sam Blakelock
Updated over 3 years ago