G Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Drop B tuning — fretboard diagram

G lydian diminished scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the G lydian diminished scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: C#, D, E, F#, G, A, A#.C#DEF#GAA#C#DEF#GAA#AA#C#DEF#GAA#C#DEF#EF#GAA#C#DEF#GAA#C#DC#DEF#GAA#C#DEF#GAF#GAA#C#DEF#GAA#C#DEC#DEF#GAA#C#DEF#GA1357911121315171921

G Lydian Diminished in Drop B — Notes and Intervals

The G 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 G, A, Bb, C#, D, E, 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: G, A, Bb, C#, D, E, 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)

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