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C Lydian mode

C D E F♯ G A B

Formula: 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7

A major scale with a raised 4th (♯11). Over a major 7th chord it avoids the clash of the natural 4th, which is why it is chosen on maj7♯11 chords.

It has the same notes as G major, starting from C.

On the neck, frets 0 to 12

eBGDAE3579123♯45671237123♯4567567123♯4523♯45671267123♯4563♯4567123

The 1st string (high e) is at the top, as in the app. The root is filled.

Open it in the app: 3. Scales & Modes, in C

The Lydian mode in other keys