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A LYDIAN

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A Lydian is degree IV of E major. These six modes use the same seven notes from a different starting point — each one has its own page.

E IonianI F♯ DorianII G♯ PhrygianIII B MixolydianV C♯ AeolianVI D♯ LocrianVII

LYDIAN IN OTHER KEYS

Same intervals, different root — and a different parent scale each time.

C LydianG major C♯ LydianG♯ major D LydianA major D♯ LydianA♯ major E LydianB major F LydianC major F♯ LydianC♯ major G LydianD major G♯ LydianD♯ major A♯ LydianF major B LydianF♯ major

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