A# Double Harmonic Lydian Guitar Scale
Guitar scale — fretboard diagram
A# Double Harmonic Lydian Scale — Notes and Intervals
The A# Double Harmonic Lydian scale is a majestic variation that combines Byzantine exoticism with the brightness of the Lydian mode. On Guitar, its notes are A#, B, D, E, F, F#, A. It creates a powerful, otherworldly sound that is perfect for epic fantasy or sci-fi scores. Commonly used in Film Scores, Fantasy, Progressive Metal. Notable players include Hans Zimmer, Opeth. Use over Maj7#11 chords in epic, fantasy-themed compositions. A specialized cinematic color.
Notes: A#, B, D, E, F, F#, A
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6m, 7M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 #4 5 b6 7
Formula: H-WH-W-H-H-WH-H
Number of notes: 7
How to Play A# Double Harmonic Lydian on Guitar
Place your index finger at fret 6 on the 6th (low E) to find your A# root note. Use a three-notes-per-string fingering to cover the full scale in one position, or learn the CAGED shapes to navigate the entire fretboard. An alternative starting point is 1st fret on the A string.
The A# Double Harmonic Lydian scale contains 2 sharps (A#, F#). Its relative minor is F# minor, which shares the same notes.
Practice Routine
Begin by playing the A# Double Harmonic Lydian scale ascending and descending at 80 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (A#-D, B-E) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on A# to let the characteristic intervals of the Double Harmonic Lydian scale come through clearly.
Guitar Tips
Use hybrid picking (pick + fingers) when playing the A# Double Harmonic Lydian scale on guitar to access wider intervals and string skips that a pick alone cannot handle efficiently.
The A# Double Harmonic Lydian scale contains 7 notes (A#, B, D, E, F, F#, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for A# Double Harmonic Lydian
The A# Double Harmonic Lydian scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore A# Double Harmonic Lydian Further
- Harmonize the A# Double Harmonic Lydian scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian on Ukulele
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian on Bass
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian on Piano
Explore A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Other Tunings
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- A# Double Harmonic Lydian in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)