A lydian chords

All guitar chords for the A lydian scale

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A lydian scale

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A lydian scale — chords and intervals

The A lydian scale is the fourth mode of the major scale and arguably the brightest sound in music theory. On guitar, the notes are A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#. It is known for its ethereal, dreamlike, and cinematic quality. Because it avoids the pull of the perfect fourth, it is a favorite for film composers wanting to evoke a sense of wonder or otherworldly space. The diatonic chords of A lydian are AMaj7, B7, C#m7, D#m7b5, EMaj7, F#m7, G#m7.

The A lydian scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7.

Intervals: W-W-W-H-W-W-H.

Diatonic chords: AMaj7, B7, C#m7, D#m7b5, EMaj7, F#m7, G#m7.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the A lydian scale on guitar.

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