This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions, chords, and parent scale for the F Lydian mode. For an overview of all the major scale modes, see Basics of Guitar Modes.
Notes of F Lydian
F Lydian is the fourth mode of the C major scale and is a major mode. It’s the only Lydian mode that contains all natural notes with no sharps or flats.
F – G – A – B – C – D – E
F Lydian Formula
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Augmented 4th | Perfect 5th | Major 6th | Major 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | F | G | A | B | C | D | E |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the F Lydian mode.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
F Lydian Chords
| Degree | I | II | iii | iv° | V | vi | vii |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chord | F | G | Am | Bdim | C | Dm | Em |
| Chord Notes | F – A – C | G – B – D | A – C – E | B – D – F | C – E – G | D – F – A | E – G – B |
Parent Scale
The parent scale of F Lydian is the C major scale (Ionian mode).
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