F Lydian
F · G · A · B · C · D · E
A major scale with a raised fourth, F 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 F Lydian has been identified to match well with the track.
Since one of the chords is F Major, playing the F Lydian over it can add a bright and somewhat ethereal vibe during the chord change.
Offers a dreamy sound that fits seamlessly over the Fmaj7 and Fmaj7 chords.
Enhances solos with a raised 4th, adding a sense of tension and release over Fmaj7 chords.
The #4 note within F lydian adds interesting color over the Fmaj7 chord, providing a more open sound.
F Lydian helps diversify the harmonic language as you transition through the F major chord.
With the F major chord appearing frequently, use this to explore a more mystical sound over the key changes.
The F lydian mode offers a dreamy sound when played over major chords, especially the F Eb 6 change.
Using the F Lydian scale can add a sense of modernity and surprise when played over the Fmaj7 chord, utilizing the raised fourth for a fresh sound.
Accent major chord changes with the F Lydian scale for an ethereal, dreamy vibe.
The F lydian mode can be creatively applied over the F major shift to bring a dreamy vibe.