The F lydian scale has 7 notes: F, G, A, B, C, D and E. 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.
F lydian
F G A B C D E · 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.
Notes and intervals
Same notes (modes and relatives)
Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the F lydian scale?
The notes of the F lydian scale are F, G, A, B, C, D and E.
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).
Which chords go with the F lydian scale?
The chords of the F lydian scale are F major, G major, A minor, B diminished, C major, D minor and E minor.