Bb Lydian Scale

The Bb Lydian scale has a bold, expansive sound. As the fourth mode of F major, its raised E natural gives it a floating, tension-free quality popular in jazz and film-score guitar.

Also known as

A# Lydian
Bb Lydian Mode
A# Lydian Mode

Formula

1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7

Notes

BbCDEFGA

Diatonic Chords

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

I A# Major

II C Major

iii D Minor

iv° E dim

V F Major

vi G Minor

vii A Minor

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