B lydian scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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B lydian
The B lydian scale has 7 notes: B, C#, D#, F, F#, G# and A#. Its formula is 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½.
The lydian mode is a major scale with a raised fourth: a bright, dreamy sound, widely used in film music.

B lydian

B C# D# F F# G# A# · 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
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Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.

Notes and intervals

Note
Degree
B
1
C#
2
D#
3
F
#4
F#
5
G#
6
A#
7

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the B lydian scale?

The notes of the B lydian scale are B, C#, D#, F, F#, G# and A#.

What is the formula of the lydian scale?

The formula of the lydian scale is 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7: it is built with the steps 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ (in tones).

How many accidentals are in the B lydian scale?

The B lydian scale has 5 sharps.

Which chords go with the B lydian scale?

The chords of the B lydian scale are B major, C# major, Eb minor, F diminished, F# major, Ab minor and Bb minor.