F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic Guitar Scale

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F# lydian #5p pentatonic scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the F# lydian #5p pentatonic scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: F, F#, A#, C, D.FF#A#CDFF#A#CDCDFF#A#CDFF#A#CDFF#A#CDFDFF#A#CDFF#A#CA#CDFF#A#CDFF#FF#A#CDFF#A#CD1357911121315171921

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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

Musical Character

BrightTenseAugmentedComplex

Combines Lydian brightness (#4) with augmented tension (#5) in just 5 notes — a high-tension shortcut for fusion players.

Genres & Notable Artists

Genres: Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive

Notable players: Allan Holdsworth, Greg Howe

How to Use the F# Lydian #5p Pentatonic Scale

Use over Maj7#5, Maj7#11 chords. Specialized tool for augmented major harmony in fusion contexts.

Origin & Background

Modern fusion pentatonic derived from the Lydian Augmented mode of the melodic minor.

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 100 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. This scale is especially effective in progressive contexts.

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. Aim for a bright quality in your phrasing to match the natural character of this scale.

Related Scales

Lydian #5p Pentatonic is the Lydian Augmented pentatonic subset. View F# Lydian augmented scale

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.

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