G# Lydian Pentatonic Banjo 5 String Scale
Banjo 5 String scale in Standard (Open G) tuning — fretboard diagram
G# Lydian Pentatonic in Standard (Open G) — Notes and Intervals
The G# Lydian Pentatonic scale is a mystical five-note scale that highlights the unique Lydian character. On Banjo 5 String, it contains the notes G#, C, D, D#, G. It creates a floating, celestial atmosphere and is often used in modern jazz and ambient music to provide a sense of brightness and space without the density of a full scale. Commonly used in Fusion, Ambient, Film Scores, New Age. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, Chick Corea. Use over Maj7#11, Maj9 chords. Perfect for dreamy, non-resolving passages in fusion and ambient music.
Notes: G#, C, D, D#, G
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 4A, 5P, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 #3 4 5
Formula: 4-W-H-4-H
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Standard (Open G) (D-B-G-D-G)
Also known as: chinese