A Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale

A Lydian Diminished in Drop D — Notes and Intervals

The A 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 A, B, C, D#, E, F#, G#. 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: A, B, C, D#, E, F#, G#

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 D (E-B-G-D-A-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

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

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