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F Lydian mode

F G A B C D E

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 C major, starting from F.

On the neck, frets 0 to 12

eBGDAE3579127123♯4567♯4567123♯423♯45671267123♯4563♯45671237123♯4567

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 F

The Lydian mode in other keys