C Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 7-string tuning — fretboard diagram
Tuning7-string (BEADGBE)
Frets24
C Lydian Diminished in 7-string — Notes and Intervals
The C Lydian Diminished scale is a synthetic scale that blends the ethereal brightness of Lydian with the tension of a minor third. On Guitar, it contains the notes C, D, Eb, F#, G, A, B. 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: C, D, Eb, F#, G, A, B
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: 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- C Lydian Diminished in Standard Tuning
- C Lydian Diminished in Drop D
- C Lydian Diminished in DADGAD
- C Lydian Diminished in Open G
- C Lydian Diminished in Baritone (B Standard)
- C Lydian Diminished in 8-string
- C Lydian Diminished in Drop C
- C Lydian Diminished in Drop B
- C Lydian Diminished in Open D
- C Lydian Diminished in Half Step Down
- C Lydian Diminished in Open E
- C Lydian Diminished in Open A
- C Lydian Diminished in Double Drop D
- C Lydian Diminished in Open C