F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic Guitar Scale
Guitar scale — fretboard diagram
F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale is a high-tension scale that combines the brightness of Lydian with the mystery of Augmented chords. On Guitar, it contains the notes F#, A#, C, D, F. It is a specialized tool for fusion and modern jazz, designed to be played over complex major-augmented harmonies. Commonly used in Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Greg Howe. Use over Maj7#5, Maj7#11 chords. Specialized tool for augmented major harmony in fusion contexts.
Notes: F#, A#, C, D, F
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 4A, 5A, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 #3 #4 5
Formula: 4-W-W-WH-H
Number of notes: 5
How to Play F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic on Guitar
Place your index finger at fret 2 on the 6th (low E) to find your F# root note. With only 5 notes, this scale fits comfortably in a two-notes-per-string pattern across all six strings. Focus on learning a single box shape first before connecting positions.
The F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale contains 2 sharps (F#, A#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Practice the F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 80 BPM. This dual approach trains both technical accuracy and rhythmic versatility with the 5 notes of the scale.
This scale works well over simple power chord progressions or a 12-bar blues in F#. Try a F#5 - D5 - F5 progression.
Guitar Tips
On guitar, try playing the F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale using legato technique (hammer-ons and pull-offs) to develop a smooth, connected sound. This is particularly effective for pentatonic scale runs.
The F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (F#, A#, C, D, F). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic
The F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic 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 5-note pentatonic scale, 2-notes-per-string patterns are the most ergonomic way to traverse the fretboard. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic Further
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Explore F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Other Tunings
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)