A# Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in 8-string tuning — fretboard diagram

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A# Lydian Diminished in 8-string — 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 Guitar, it contains the notes A#, C, C#, E, F, G, A. 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#, C, C#, E, F, G, A

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: 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)

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