C# lydian mode

The C# lydian mode consists of the C# (Perfect unison), D# (Major second), F (Major third), G (Diminished fifth), G# (Perfect fifth), A# (Major sixth) and C (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the C# lydian mode

How to play the C# lydian mode

  1. Find C# (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play D# (Major second) — 2 semitones above C#
  3. Play F (Major third) — 4 semitones above C#
  4. Play G (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C#
  5. Play G# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C#
  6. Play A# (Major sixth) — 9 semitones above C#
  7. Play C (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above C#
  8. Play all 7 notes in ascending order to perform the C# lydian mode

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale