C Lydian #9 Mandolin Scale

Mandolin scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

C lydian #9 scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C lydian #9 scale on 4-string guitar with 20 frets. Notes: E, F#, G, A, B, C, D#.EF#GABCD#EF#GABCABCD#EF#GABCD#ED#EF#GABCD#EF#GAGABCD#EF#GABCD#13579111213151719

C Lydian #9 in Standard — Notes and Intervals

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

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: Standard (E-A-D-G)

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