E Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Open D tuning — fretboard diagram

E Lydian Diminished in Open D — Notes and Intervals

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

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: Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

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

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