I’ll go through the three easiest ways to find the notes in the Lydian mode and you can decide which method makes the most sense to you to use. Modes are often confusing at first because different books and videos will use different methods to explain modes, so you end up with a confusing blur of explanations. There are three different methods you can use to find the notes in any mode. This raised fourth note is what gives Lydian its dreamy quality.īecause the Lydian mode is a Major mode, it works best when played over Major chords as covered later. All the other notes are the same as the Major Scale. The fourth note is raised by one semitone (one fret on guitar) to create the Lydian mode. If you compare this to the formula for the Major Scale (1 2 3 4 5 6 7), you will see there is only one note difference between Lydian and the Major Scale. The formula for the Lydian mode is: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7 Understanding mode formulas will help you understand the difference between each mode. The Lydian mode can be understood with a formula that compares it against the Major scale. Once you learn the Ionian mode, I highly recommend learning Lydian to see what all the fuss is about with modes. Lydian is also a great example of how changing one note can completely change the feel of a mode. Lydian is a Major mode, so it’s often thought of as having a bright or happy sound, while having a mysterious or fantasy feel to it. Many guitarists use the Lydian mode to add a bright and dreamy mood to their playing. The Lydian mode’s raised fourth sets it apart from every other mode as you will see later in this guide. This means the Lydian mode can be built by looking at the fourth note of any Major scale. The Lydian mode is the fourth mode of the Major scale. 8.6 Related Guides and Lessons: What is the Lydian Mode
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