B Lydian #5p Pentatonic Banjo 5 String Scale
Banjo 5 String scale in Standard (Open G) tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (Open G) (GDGBD)
Frets22
B Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Standard (Open G) — Notes and Intervals
The B Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale is a high-tension scale that combines the brightness of Lydian with the mystery of Augmented chords. On Banjo 5 String, it contains the notes B, D#, F, G, A#. 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: B, D#, F, G, A#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 4A, 5A, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 #3 #4 5
Formula: 4-W-W-WH-H
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Standard (Open G) (D-B-G-D-G)