E Lydian Diminished Cuatro Venezolano Scale

Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

E lydian diminished scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the E lydian diminished scale on 4-string guitar with 15 frets. Notes: B, C#, D#, E, F#, G, A#.BC#D#EF#GA#BC#F#GA#BC#D#EF#GD#EF#GA#BC#D#EA#BC#D#EF#GA#B13579111213

E Lydian Diminished in Standard — Notes and Intervals

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

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 (B-F#-D-A)

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