C Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Double Drop D tuning — fretboard diagram

C Lydian Diminished in Double Drop D — 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: Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)

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 7-string
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 Open C

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