G lydian scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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G lydian
The G lydian scale has 7 notes: G, A, B, C#, D, E and F#. 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.

G lydian

G A B C# D E F# · 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
DEGABDEGABDEGABC3C4C5C#F#C#F#C#F#
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.

Notes and intervals

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G lydian scale?

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

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 G lydian scale?

The G lydian scale has 2 sharps.

Which chords go with the G lydian scale?

The chords of the G lydian scale are G major, A major, B minor, C# diminished, D major, E minor and F# minor.