F# Lydian Guitar Scale

F# Lydian in Open G — Notes and Intervals

The F# Lydian scale is the fourth mode of the major scale and arguably the brightest sound in music theory. On Guitar, the notes are F#, G#, A#, C, C#, D#, F. It is known for its ethereal, dreamlike, and cinematic quality. Because it avoids the pull of the perfect fourth, it is a favorite for film composers wanting to evoke a sense of wonder or otherworldly space. The diatonic chords of F# Lydian are F#Maj7, G#7, A#m7, Cm7b5, C#Maj7, D#m7, Fm7. Commonly used in Film Scores, Progressive Rock, Fusion, Ambient, Dream Pop. Notable players include Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Williams, Hans Zimmer. Use over Maj7#11, Maj9 chords. Ideal for non-resolving major passages. Avoid when the music needs to feel grounded or resolved.

Notes: F#, G#, A#, C, C#, D#, F

Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M

Degrees: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7

Formula: W-W-W-H-W-W-H

Number of notes: 7

Tuning: Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)

Diatonic Chords

F♯Maj7 — G♯7 — A♯m7 — Cm7♭5 — C♯Maj7 — D♯m7 — Fm7

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

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

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