F# Lydian Diminished Cuatro Venezolano Scale
Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (ADF#B)
Frets15
F# Lydian Diminished in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The F# 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 F#, G#, A, C, C#, D#, F. 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: F#, G#, A, C, C#, D#, F
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)