Here we are with a track from my album "For A Brother". Allan Holdsworth influences.

The Lydian mode is one of my favorites. It brings a mysterious kind of feel to a major 7th chord and is often used to "open up" a musical piece.

Using the diminished 5th can add some interesting tension to your leads. This should give you a few ideas on how to use that special note.

Lydian Phrasing using high-end techniques and chops. Alternate picking, hybrid picking, tapping, legato.

In this lesson David Wallimann presents a piece that alternates between two different keys. Whenever working on a song that modulates, it's important to prepare your leads so that you can start a musical idea in one key to finish it in another.

The Lydian Dominant scale is a great way to sound a bit different on a Dominant 7th chord. These licks should get you started on this great scale!

Exercise with a mix of jazz and rock.

Five Lydian mode licks!

The Lydian mode is a great way to open up your leads over a Major chord. Let's explore the possibilities of that scale.