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Lesson Ultimate Plan

Lydian (Maj7#11)

Floating and modern

Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
CMaj7#11 Root Position
C
R
E
3
G
5
B
7
Gb
♯11
The Maj7#11 creates the Lydian sound:

• R – 3 – 5 – 7 – ♯11

The ♯11 (= raised 4th) lifts the chord into a floating sound world. Typical for modal jazz pieces.

Example: CMaj7#11 = C + E + G + B + F#