Licking Up the Modes: Lydian

It's back!!! "Licking Up the Modes" has shown itself once again! Finally moving onto Lydian!  Like the rest of the licking up the modes series, we'll be using C as our starting note so as to see the differences in each mode. (Parallel modes) C Lydian is constructed as follows: 1 - C 2 - D 3 - E #4 - F# 5 - G 6 - A 7 - B It's good to note that when using Lydian there are no void tones. Every note can sound good as an extension to a Cmaj7 chord or as a landing note while soloing. Also note that the #4 or "#11" is what we'd call the "Lydian" note. It's the note that sets it apart from the other modes. Including this note will have a nice effect when soloing or comping.