<t>Hi Olly,<br/>
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Lydian is only different to a normal major key in that it's sub-dominant is sharp. (In C Major the F is F natural, in a Lydian mode the F would be F#).<br/>
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The reason CMaj - DMaj has the sound your seeking is because the two chords exploit the raised 4th, but also ...

Hi Olly,

C Lydian mode would use the following triad chords:

C Maj, D Maj, E min, F#mflat5, G MaJ, A min, B min.

Hope this helps,

Shayne.

<t>Hi Olly,<br/>
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I've been Mastering "professionally" for just over a year (I use the word sparringly as it'll never allow me to leave my regular day job). But it does bring in "treat money, so the work is very welcome".<br/>
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<r>Hi All,<br/>
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Started playing at 11, 31 now, also established as an Audio Mastering Engineer working around my normal job in the Chemical Industry. Got a few grades and qualifications too.<br/>
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