Progressive Rock Guitarists 16

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Today's Lick Of The Day is based around the A Lydian mode which is the fourth mode of the E major scale. The major scale and the Lydian are almost the same. First, look at the way the major scale is constructed. Major scale formula in steps: whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half. Lydian scale formula in steps: whole, whole, whole, half, whole, whole, half. The Lydian scale is the exact opposite when you compare the two. Even though these scales may sound the same, the big difference lies in the #4th degree in the Lydian. This is the note or degree to be aware of while you're experimenting with improvisation on the Lydian scale as it will have the most impact on emoting the pure essence of the scale. As you play today's lick, you'll find that playing the scale with octaves gives your lick twice the power than if you just played it on a single string.

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[OceanOfOilFilms]

Is he playing a Brian Moore?

[guitarralaraja]

nope at all...

lydian and major both share major 7th

[patrickitweb]

nope. the sharp 4th (or sharp 11) in lydian is a common extension of major chords (maj7#11)- flat 7th wouldn't be used over a major chord because of its dominant quality, tending to sound like it wants to resolve, and unless you know how to work it, best stay away for now :)

[strategicweezer2]

um im still learning but isnt mixolydian mode closer to the major scale than lydian?