A lydian pentatonic scale diatonic chords
A lydian pentatonic scale seventh chords
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Fretboard diagram
A lydian pentatonic scale — chords and intervals
The harmonized A lydian pentatonic scale produces an ethereal chord set with the raised fourth creating unexpected harmonic colors in a pentatonic context. The chords from A lydian pentatonic are A unknown, C# minor augmented, C# suspended second, E unknown, C# minor. These sparse, luminous chords are used in ambient and modern jazz to create space and atmosphere. The #4 generates a floating quality that avoids traditional resolution, making these harmonies ideal for contemplative sections. Commonly used in Fusion, Ambient, Film Scores, New Age. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, Chick Corea.
The A lydian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 ♯4 5 7.
Intervals: 2W-W-H-2W-H.
Diatonic chords: A unknown, C# minor augmented, C# suspended second, E unknown, C# minor.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | A unknown |
| ii | C# minor augmented |
| iii | C# suspended second |
| IV | E unknown |
| V | C# minor |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the A lydian pentatonic scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A lydian pentatonic scale on guitar.
lydian pentatonic is the Five-note Lydian subset. View A Lydian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over Maj7#11, Maj9 chords. Perfect for dreamy, non-resolving passages in fusion and ambient music.