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#
• 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#