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E Lydian Scale

The E Lydian scale adds a raised A# to E major, creating a brilliant, celestial sound. It sits beautifully on guitar and is used in progressive rock, Joe Satriani-style leads, and ambient music.

Also known as

  • E Lydian Mode

Formula

1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7

Notes

EF#G#A#BC#D#

Diatonic Chords

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

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

Other E Scales

MajorMinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicMinor BluesMajor BluesDorianPhrygianMixolydianLocrianHarmonic Major

Other Lydian Scales

CDbDEbFF#GAbABbB