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A Lydian Scale

The A Lydian scale adds a raised D# to A major, creating a sparkling, celestial sound. It maps naturally on the guitar and is essential for progressive rock and fusion lead playing.

Also known as

  • A Lydian Mode

Formula

1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7

Notes

ABC#D#EF#G#

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the A Lydian scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

I A Major
II B Major
iii C# Minor
iv° D# dim
V E Major
vi F# Minor
vii G# Minor
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Related Scales

Other A Scales

MajorMinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicMinor BluesMajor BluesDorianPhrygianMixolydianLocrianHarmonic Major

Other Lydian Scales

CDbDEbEFF#GAbBbB