C Lydian Mode
The C Lydian Mode has a Major quality due to its Major Third E. The Lydian Mode, like C Lydian, is one of seven diatonic modes originally formed using just the natural notes (think just the white keys on a piano) but starting on a particular note, F in the case of the Lydian Mode, which creates a unique sequence of intervals. This mode can then be transposed to any key such as C Lydian Mode in this example. C Lydian Mode is classified as a heptatonic scale as it has seven notes, C, D, E, F♯, G, A, B. The C Lydian Mode is also known as a diatonic scale which conforms to specific rules.
Below you will find the C Lydian Mode notes, notation, patterns, degrees, intervals and more. You can also opt to see the C Lydian Mode on your preferred instrument.
Notes Ascending
C, D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C
Notes Descending
C, B, A, G, F♯, E, D, C
Notation Ascending
Notation Descending
Pattern Ascending
T, T, T, S, T, T, S
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Pattern Descending
S, T, T, S, T, T, T
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Degrees Ascending
| Note | Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | Tonic |
| D | 2 | Supertonic |
| E | 3 | Mediant |
| F♯ | ♯4 | Subdominant |
| G | 5 | Dominant |
| A | 6 | Submediant |
| B | 7 | Leading Tone |
| C | 8 | Tonic (Octave) |
Degrees Descending
| Note | Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| C | 8 | Tonic (Octave) |
| B | 7 | Leading Tone |
| A | 6 | Submediant |
| G | 5 | Dominant |
| F♯ | ♯4 | Subdominant |
| E | 3 | Mediant |
| D | 2 | Supertonic |
| C | 1 | Tonic |
Intervals Ascending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| C > C | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| C > D | 2 | Major 2nd (M2) |
| C > E | 4 | Major 3rd (M3) |
| C > F♯ | 6 | Augmented 4th (A4 or Tritone) |
| C > G | 7 | Perfect 5th (P5) |
| C > A | 9 | Major 6th (M6) |
| C > B | 11 | Major 7th (M7) |
| C > C | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Intervals Descending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| C > C | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| C > B | 1 | minor 2nd (m2) |
| C > A | 3 | minor 3rd (m3) |
| C > G | 5 | Perfect 4th (P4) |
| C > F♯ | 6 | Diminished 5th (d5 or Tritone) |
| C > E | 8 | minor 6th (m6) |
| C > D | 10 | minor 7th (m7) |
| C > C | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Modes related to C Lydian Mode
Enharmonic Equivalent Mode
Scale with the same root and notes as the C Lydian Mode but different spelling.
B♯ Lydian Mode
Chords related to C Lydian Mode
Related Triads
These chords have been built using the notes of the C Lydian Mode. The chords are in degree order and shown in Roman numerals (lowercase = minor/diminished, uppercase = Major/Augmented).
I Chord - C Major
II Chord - D Major
iii Chord - E Minor
♯ivo Chord - F♯ Diminished
V Chord - G Major
vi Chord - A Minor
vii Chord - B Minor
Learn to Play C Lydian Mode
If you want to learn what scales and modes are and much more, check out our free Fundamentals of Music Theory course. If you already know some of the basics, you can jump straight into the scales lesson.
