A Lydian Pentatonic Charango Scale
Charango scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
A Lydian Pentatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The A Lydian Pentatonic scale is a mystical five-note scale that highlights the unique Lydian character. On Charango, it contains the notes A, C#, D#, E, 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: A, C#, D#, E, 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 (E-A-E-C-G)
Also known as: chinese