E Lydian #9 Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Half Step Down tuning — fretboard diagram

E Lydian #9 in Half Step Down — Notes and Intervals

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

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: Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

E Lydian #9 in Standard Tuning
E Lydian #9 in Drop D
E Lydian #9 in DADGAD
E Lydian #9 in Open G
E Lydian #9 in Baritone (B Standard)
E Lydian #9 in 7-string
E Lydian #9 in 8-string
E Lydian #9 in Drop C
E Lydian #9 in Drop B
E Lydian #9 in Open D
E Lydian #9 in Open E
E Lydian #9 in Open A
E Lydian #9 in Double Drop D
E Lydian #9 in Open C

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