C♯ lydian scale (piano)

The C♯ lydian scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areC♯ – D♯ – E♯ – G – G♯ – A♯ – B♯. Free to print or download below.

C♯ lydian scale piano keyboard diagram showing C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – G – G♯ – A♯ – B♯

How to play the C♯ lydian scale

  1. Find the root note. Start on C♯. The shaded keys show the C♯ lydian scale ascending from the root up to the next C♯ an octave higher.
  2. Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – G – G♯ – A♯ – B♯), before putting hands together.
  3. Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The C♯ lydian scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in C♯.

Notes in the C♯ lydian scale

The C♯ lydian scale is a bright major mode with a raised fourth, floating and dreamy. Its notes are C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – G – G♯ – A♯ – B♯.

C♯ lydian scale — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the C♯ lydian scale?

The C♯ lydian scale contains the notes C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – G – G♯ – A♯ – B♯.

What is the C♯ lydian scale used for?

It is a bright major mode with a raised fourth, floating and dreamy.

Is the C♯ lydian piano scale free to print?

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