Interactive piano keyboard showing Eb Lydian scale degrees. Click highlighted keys to play.
E♭ lydian (E♭, F, G, A, B♭, C, D) has two flats in its key signature and its raised 4th (A natural) creates a warm, floating quality. It is used in jazz over E♭maj7♯11 chords and in film scoring for lush, dreamy passages. E♭ lydian has a rich, orchestral character that suits horns and strings.
The raised 4th is Lydian’s only difference from major, but it transforms the sound completely — creating a dreamy, floating quality where nothing feels like it needs to resolve. The augmented 4th gives an ethereal brightness unlike any other mode.
The seven diatonic modes — parallel modes starting from the same root with different interval patterns. Each mode has a unique character derived from the major scale.
The diatonic chords in Eb Lydian are: Eb, F, Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm. These are the chords built naturally from each degree of the scale.
What is the Lydian?
E♭ lydian (E♭, F, G, A, B♭, C, D) has two flats in its key signature and its raised 4th (A natural) creates a warm, floating quality. It is used in jazz over E♭maj7♯11 chords and in film scoring for lush, dreamy passages. E♭ lydian has a rich, orchestral character that suits horns and strings.
What notes are in the Eb Lydian?
The Eb Lydian contains the notes: Eb, F, G, A, Bb, C, D. This is a 7-note scale starting from Eb.
How many chords does the Eb Lydian have?
The Eb Lydian produces 7 diatonic chords, one built on each degree of the scale: Eb, F, Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm.
What is the formula for the Lydian?
The Lydian follows the interval formula: W-W-W-H-W-W-H (W = whole step, H = half step).
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Position in circle of fifths
Eb is at the 9 o'clock position. Related keys: Bb (dominant), Ab (subdominant), C (relative minor), F (supertonic), C# (subtonic).