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G Lydian Scale

The G Lydian scale raises the C to C#, producing a luminous, uplifting quality. The fourth mode of D major, it's popular in country-jazz, folk-rock, and Steve Vai-influenced guitar playing.

Also known as

  • G Lydian Mode

Formula

1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7

Notes

GABC#DEF#

Diatonic Chords

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

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

Other G Scales

MajorMinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicMinor BluesMajor BluesDorianPhrygianMixolydianLocrianHarmonic Major

Other Lydian Scales

CDbDEbEFF#AbABbB