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A Lydian minor scale

The A Lydian minor scale is made of the notes A, B, C♯, D♯, E, F, G. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 ♭7.

Other scales · 7 notes

Note names
  1. 1A
  2. 2B
  3. 3C♯
  4. ♯4D♯
  5. 5E
  6. ♭6F
  7. ♭7G

PatternW – W – W – H – H – W – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Scales from modern jazz and from traditions other than the European one. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

Mode and chords

A Lydian scale with a minor 6th and 7th, that is a major scale with an augmented 4th and the upper notes of the minor. It fits the 7♯11♭13 chord.

Used overA7A7♯5A9

Put it into practice

The scale played in thirds over one octave: one of the exercises MEG generates from this scale.

This scale is not part of the demo: in the MEG app you will find it in every key, with 24 patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the A Lydian minor scale?
The notes are A, B, C♯, D♯, E, F, G.
What is the pattern of the A Lydian minor scale?
The sequence of steps is W – W – W – H – H – W – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Which chords is the A Lydian minor scale used over?
It is used over A7, A7♯5, A9: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.