F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Bass Arpeggio
Bass arpeggio — fretboard diagram
F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: F, A, C, E, G, B
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M, 11A
Formula: 2W-WH-2W-WH-2W
Number of notes: 6
Also known as: maj9#11, Δ9#11, ^9#11
The F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio contains 6 notes (F, A, C, E, G, B). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Arpeggio
Play the F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio whenever a F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio uses 6 notes (F, A, C, E, G, B) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Arpeggio on Bass
On bass, locate F on the E string at fret 1. Span the 6 notes (F, A, C, E, G, B) across two to three strings using one finger per fret. Focus on even tone production between plucked strings and smooth position shifts.
The F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio outlines a F major chord and works perfectly over F, Fmaj7, F6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine
Start by playing the F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.
Bass Tips
On bass, use the F Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio as the skeleton for your bass lines. Target the root on beat 1, then use the other tones (A, C, E, G, B) on weaker beats to create movement while keeping the harmonic foundation solid.