G# Lydian #9 Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Drop B tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningDrop B (BF#BEG#C#)
Frets22
G# Lydian #9 in Drop B — Notes and Intervals
The G# Lydian #9 scale is an exotic and aggressive variation of the Lydian mode. On Guitar, the notes are G#, B, C, D, D#, F, G. It features a wide melodic gap that gives it a fusion edge, perfect for high-energy solos and modern jazz compositions that require a sharp, biting sound. Commonly used in Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Brett Garsed. Use over 7#9#11 chords. A specialized fusion tool for adding a sharp, biting edge to Lydian-based lines.
Notes: G#, B, C, D, D#, F, G
Intervals: 1P, 2A, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 #2 3 #4 5 6 7
Formula: WH-H-W-H-W-W-H
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- G# Lydian #9 in Standard Tuning
- G# Lydian #9 in Drop D
- G# Lydian #9 in DADGAD
- G# Lydian #9 in Open G
- G# Lydian #9 in Baritone (B Standard)
- G# Lydian #9 in 7-string
- G# Lydian #9 in 8-string
- G# Lydian #9 in Drop C
- G# Lydian #9 in Open D
- G# Lydian #9 in Half Step Down
- G# Lydian #9 in Open E
- G# Lydian #9 in Open A
- G# Lydian #9 in Double Drop D
- G# Lydian #9 in Open C