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B♭ Lydian ♯2 scale
The B♭ Lydian ♯2 scale is made of the notes B♭, C♯, D, E, F, G, A. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 7.
Modes of the harmonic minor · 7 notes
Note names
- 1B♭
- ♯2C♯
- 3D
- ♯4E
- 5F
- 6G
- 7A
PatternW+H – H – W – H – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)
The seven scales you get by starting from each degree of the harmonic minor: they fit the chords of minor cadences. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.
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.
Chords built on the scale
Frequently asked questions
- What are the notes of the B♭ Lydian ♯2 scale?
- The notes are B♭, C♯, D, E, F, G, A.
- What is the pattern of the B♭ Lydian ♯2 scale?
- The sequence of steps is W+H – H – W – H – W – W – H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 7.