B Lydian Diminished Cavaquinho Scale

Cavaquinho scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

B lydian diminished scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the B lydian diminished scale on 4-string guitar with 17 frets. Notes: D, F, F#, G#, A#, B, C#.DFF#G#A#BC#DFF#BC#DFF#G#A#BC#DG#A#BC#DFF#G#A#BDFF#G#A#BC#DFF#1357911121315

B Lydian Diminished in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The B Lydian Diminished scale is a synthetic scale that blends the ethereal brightness of Lydian with the tension of a minor third. On Cavaquinho, it contains the notes B, C#, D, F, F#, G#, A#. It is used to create a mysterious, neo-classical atmosphere that feels both ancient and modern at the same time. Commonly used in Film Scores, Neo-Classical, Fusion. Notable players include Danny Elfman, Bela Bartok. Use over m(Maj7), mMaj7#11 chords. A specialized color for neo-classical and cinematic passages.

Notes: B, C#, D, F, F#, G#, A#

Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M

Degrees: 1 2 b3 #4 5 6 7

Formula: W-H-WH-H-W-W-H

Number of notes: 7

Tuning: Standard (D-B-G-D)

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