F# Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Drop B tuning — fretboard diagram

F# Lydian Diminished in Drop B — 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 Guitar, 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: Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

F# Lydian Diminished in Standard Tuning
F# Lydian Diminished in Drop D
F# Lydian Diminished in DADGAD
F# Lydian Diminished in Open G
F# Lydian Diminished in Baritone (B Standard)
F# Lydian Diminished in 7-string
F# Lydian Diminished in 8-string
F# Lydian Diminished in Drop C
F# Lydian Diminished in Open D
F# Lydian Diminished in Half Step Down
F# Lydian Diminished in Open E
F# Lydian Diminished in Open A
F# Lydian Diminished in Double Drop D
F# Lydian Diminished in Open C

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