A Lydian Diminished Charango Scale

Charango scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

A lydian diminished scale — 5-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A lydian diminished scale on 5-string guitar with 17 frets. Notes: E, F#, G#, A, B, C, D#.EF#G#ABCD#EF#G#AABCD#EF#G#ABCEF#G#ABCD#EF#G#ACD#EF#G#ABCD#EG#ABCD#EF#G#ABC1357911121315

A Lydian Diminished in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The A Lydian Diminished scale is a synthetic scale that blends the ethereal brightness of Lydian with the tension of a minor third. On Charango, it contains the notes A, B, C, D#, E, F#, G#. 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: A, B, C, D#, E, F#, G#

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 (E-A-E-C-G)

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