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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ The Lydian Mode

Posted by: Luke667 May 5 2008, 05:27 AM

When using the lydian mode, do you play a half step below the tonic. If a song is in the key of A, would you use Ab lydian?

Posted by: PlayAllDay May 5 2008, 05:44 AM

Just play A major with a sharp 4th. ie D#

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 5 2008, 10:26 AM

If the song is in the key of A major the lydian mode there would be on the IV and that is D Lydian.
If you need the Lydian mode out of Amajor simply sharp the 4th note (D into D#). You are then in the key of Emajor.