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.
Play with this scale over the E major chord to incorporate different tensions and resolutions.
Explore the Lydian scale for a more colorful, dreamy sound that can add contrast to typical blues licks.
The Lydian mode adds a jazzy brightness, working beautifully particularly over the B7 or E major parts.
With Lydian's raised fourth, explore this mode to add a dreamy touch over the F major and Bb major transitions.