What notes are in the G Lydian scale?

G, A, B, C♯, D, E and F♯, and then G again an octave higher.

What is the pattern of the G Lydian scale?

W – W – W – H – W – W – H. W = whole step (two keys), H = half step (the very next key). The same pattern gives you the Lydian scale on any starting note.

Which major scale has the same notes as G Lydian?

D major. G Lydian uses its notes but treats G as home, which gives it a different sound.

Scale

G Lydian scale

The G Lydian scale has 7 notes: G, A, B, C♯, D, E and F♯.

Notes: G · A · B · C♯ · D · E · F♯
Step pattern: W – W – W – H – W – W – H

W = whole step (two keys), H = half step (the very next key).

Play it yourself

Play the scale going up: start on G and tap each note in order.

G
A
B
C♯
D
E
F♯

0 of 7 notes

Lydian is a major mode with a raised 4th. That one note gives it a floating, dreamy sound that film composers love.

Chords in G Lydian

Build a chord on each note of the scale using only notes from the scale, and you get these seven. The Roman numeral shows the step it is built on: upper case for major, lower case for minor.

I · G
II · A
iii · Bm
iv° · C♯dim
V · D
vi · Em
vii · F♯m