E Lydian
E · F♯ · G♯ · A♯ · B · C♯ · D♯
A major scale with a raised fourth, E Lydian sounds brighter and more open than plain major — floating rather than settled. It's the go-to scale for wonder and vastness in film scoring, and a favourite of fusion and progressive rock players. The raised fourth is the whole character of the mode, so make sure your lines actually land on it.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where E Lydian has been identified to match well with the track.
Smooth Piano Ballad Guitar Backing Track in E major
The Lydian mode adds a jazzy brightness, working beautifully particularly over the B7 or E major parts.
Slow Jazz Ballad – Relaxing Backing Track in Bb (60 BPM)
With Lydian's raised fourth, explore this mode to add a dreamy touch over the F major and Bb major transitions.