A Lydian #9 Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Drop D tuning — fretboard diagram

A lydian #9 scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A lydian #9 scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: E, F#, G#, A, C, C#, D#.EF#G#ACC#D#EF#G#ACC#CC#D#EF#G#ACC#D#EF#G#AG#ACC#D#EF#G#ACC#D#ED#EF#G#ACC#D#EF#G#ACACC#D#EF#G#ACC#D#EF#D#EF#G#ACC#D#EF#G#AC1357911121315171921

A Lydian #9 in Drop D — Notes and Intervals

The A Lydian #9 scale is an exotic and aggressive variation of the Lydian mode. On Guitar, the notes are A, C, C#, D#, E, 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: A, C, C#, D#, E, 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 D (E-B-G-D-A-D)

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