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G bebop major – Lydian mode scale

The G bebop major – Lydian mode scale is made of the notes G, A, A♯, B, C♯, D, E, F♯. It has 8 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 7.

Bebop · 8 notes

Note names
  1. 1G
  2. 2A
  3. ♯2A♯
  4. 3B
  5. ♯4C♯
  6. 5D
  7. 6E
  8. 7F♯

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

Eight-note scales: the added note makes chord tones land on the strong beats. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G bebop major – Lydian mode scale?
The notes are G, A, A♯, B, C♯, D, E, F♯.
What is the pattern of the G bebop major – Lydian mode 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 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 7.