Download The Lydian Mode Part 2 Licks, Intervals and Triads

The Lydian Mode Part 2 Licks,
Intervals and Triads
The Lydian Mode for Guitar Part 2
Licks, Intervals and Triads
Continuing from last lesson, let’s look at 5 unique and useful Lydian Mode licks
for Guitar.
5 Useful Lydian Licks
These lines are all included as audio examples and the Lydian backing track has
kindly been provided by Quist.
Soloing Approaches to the Lydian Mode
The following pages once again discuss the various ‘layers’ of the Lydian mode,
from 2 note intervals through to 5 note pentatonic scales. Any idea in the
following section can be used as an isolated approach or in combination with any
other concept.
2-Note Intervals
To begin with, I would advise you to study 3rds and 5ths. Don’t forget to try
making patterns out of groups of intervals. A common idea is to ascend two
intervals and descend the third. Also, each interval pair can be played backwards.
3-Note Triads
As discussed, we can isolate the individual triads that are built on each degree of
the Lydian mode. By soloing with specific triads we can target or isolate
particular scale tones while avoiding others. This creates a focused, angular
melody that highlights the unique tonality of each mode. The triads built from the
Lydian mode are:
Scale
Degree
3 Note Triads Built in
Lydian
Intervals Against
Tonic
1
I major
1, 3, 5
2
II major
9, #11, 13
3
iii minor
3, 5, 7
#4
#iv minor b5
#11, 13, 1
5
V major
5, 7, 9
6
vi minor
13, 1, 3
7
vii minor
7, 9, #11
As one octave shapes in the first position, they are played:
These can
be played in 2 octaves in the following manner. (The lowest note in each shape is
not always the root).
My favourite approaches are to play:
Minor triad on 7 (G# minor over A Lydian) (7, 9, #11).
Minor triad on 3 (C# minor over A Lydian) (3, 5, 7,).
Now continue on to discover how to use Arpeggios and Pentatonic Scales to
create an intelligent musical sound when soloing with the Lydian Mode
These lessons on how to dissect modes for guitar are a sample of the much more
comprehensive work, The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists.