C Lydian scale

Notes: C · D · E · F# · G · A · B

A dreamy, spacey major scale. Very common in film scores.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in C Lydian

1P Degree

Major Diagrams

2M Degree

Major Diagrams

3M Degree

Minor Diagrams

4A Degree

F#dim

Diminished Diagrams

5P Degree

Major Diagrams

6M Degree

Minor Diagrams

7M Degree

Minor Diagrams

The C lydian scale is a 7-note diatonic sequence used across many songs. Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

Chords built on the 1P, 4A, and 5P degrees usually provide the main harmonic movement.