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#