Lydian + 7/4 = Writing Dreamy Instrumental Prog Rock

Name: Lydian + 7/4 = Writing Dreamy Instrumental Prog Rock
Uploaded: 2025-12-04T12:00:00Z
Duration: 16 min
Channel: Jake Lizzio
Description: Learn how to exploit Lydian's properties to create dreamy prog rock riffs and sections. Part 4 of the Riffing with Modes series.

By starting with a Lydian motif in 7/4, and employing a line cliche, a Steve Vai style prog rock instrumental is born.

By Jake Lizzio · Signals Music Studio · 700,000+ subscribers on YouTube

Part of the series Riffing With Modes

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Learn how to exploit Lydian's properties to create dreamy prog rock riffs and sections. Part 4 of the Riffing with Modes series.