A Lydian scale
Seventh chords
Notes and intervals
| 1 | A | Root |
| 2 | B | Major 2nd |
| 3 | C# | Major 3rd |
| 4 | D# | Augmented 4th |
| 5 | E | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | F# | Major 6th |
| 7 | G# | Major 7th |
About the A Lydian scale
The A Lydian scale is built from A – B – C# – D# – E – F# – G#. It has a sharp fourth that makes it feel airborne and cinematic, and you will hear it in film scores, dream-pop and anything that should feel wondrous or weightless.
Related scales
Lydian in other keys
Other scales on A
FAQ
What notes are in the A Lydian scale?
The A Lydian scale contains A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#.
What chords are in the key of A Lydian?
The diatonic triads in A Lydian are A, B, C#m, D#dim, E, F#m, G#m. As seventh chords they become Amaj7, B7, C#m7, D#m7♭5, Emaj7, F#m7, G#m7.
Is A Lydian a major or minor scale?
A Lydian is a major-family scale. A major scale that floats and dreams, thanks to its raised fourth.
What does the Lydian mode sound like?
Lydian is a major scale that floats and dreams, thanks to its raised fourth. It gets its character from a sharp fourth that makes it feel airborne and cinematic, and you will hear it in film scores, dream-pop and anything that should feel wondrous or weightless.