4 Lydian mode chord progressions (Lydian explained)

The Lydian mode can be really beautiful. Learn how you can write your own modal harmony chord progressions.
Along the way I also talk about songwriting tips for composing music and melodies in the Lydian mode.
Let's get creative :-)

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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - What are the examples?
00:52 - Lydian progression no.1: Film music
01:43 - Adding melody to progression no. 1
02:17 - Lydian progression no.2: Electronic music
03:16 - What chords to use in the Lydian mode
03:54 - Lydian progression no.3: Piano music
04:43 - Lydian progression no.4: Singer songwriter
05:52 - Songwriting tips
06:25 - Afterthought & outro

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[who-ne]

This is really what it should be about when it comes to music theory videos! Various examples in different contexts, theoretical background that's short and to the point, and some general tips to close it off. Keep making videos, I love the format and your approach.

[TheSnowLeopard]

Alternatively, if you want to explore Lydian's dark side, I recommend using the iv°. Just avoid resolving it to the V chord to complete the effect.

[tootonit]

To me, Lydian is the sound of over-staying on the IV, like James Brown "keep it right there!" and the tension that creates. Great video!

[adammeredith]

Lydian is my favorite mode. It is a even lighter version of major scales. Wonderful

[aidandoyle]

Great video! This will really help me out!

[psavelli]

This is the best and most straight forward explanation of the Lydian mode I have seen. Thank you!

[eugenewalumoli]

You are a great teacher. Hacking modes and knowing where to use

[robhummel]

Great examples thank you for the actual examples!

[asyncron_os]

This channel helped me loosen up in chord progressions, thanks a lot for this incredible content.

[stuartleighton]

Great channel, thanks. I struggle with modes as I have limited music theory knowledge, so this series is great. Much appreciated.

[cherrysunburst]

that Bm7 to D in the first one sounds amazing.

[ZeNCantSnipe]

I love how you tell us the strengths & weaknesses of the mode. This is high quality information! Subscribed :)

[dannown]

Another great video. I noticed you're getting better at not looking down at your notes while recording :-) You seemed to be having fun with this one.

[kinger]

Thanks man, really great of you sharing 😁

[Anthony-cnll]

Me ending the piece on the diminished chord 😈

[justwritemusic]

Great job, Xander! Having similar channels, I can definitely appreciate the work you put into making this accessible and visually engaging. Love the notation and piano-roll combo. Fantastic way to get in the box producers who don't read music notation to know exactly what you're doing. Kudos! You just got a like and subscribe, my friend :D

[Rmtvmusicvideos]

Thank you so much, I enjoyed watching this video.

[nastika]

Great advice on the half diminished !! ♥

[yonico_]

lmao you're talking into the camera like you're gonna kill us. i love it

[jello-tarzan]

I would be interested in ideas for ambient/generative progressions and melodies for synthesizer players. Maybe you feel like helping! I'm mostly a guitarist getting into synths (fingers are getting old) and am learning theory by myself. Cheers!