G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Ukulele Arpeggio
Ukulele arpeggio — fretboard diagram
G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: G#, C, D#, G, A#, D
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M, 11A
Formula: 2W-WH-2W-WH-2W
Number of notes: 6
Also known as: maj9#11, Δ9#11, ^9#11
The G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio contains 6 notes (G#, C, D#, G, A#, D). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Arpeggio
Play the G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio whenever a G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio uses 6 notes (G#, C, D#, G, A#, D) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) Arpeggio on Ukulele
On ukulele, find G# around the open strings and play through the arpeggio tones (G#, C, D#, G, A#, D). You may need to move beyond a single chord shape to reach all 6 notes. Practice connecting the arpeggio tones smoothly across adjacent fret positions.
The G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio outlines a G# major chord and works perfectly over G#, G#maj7, G#6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine
Practice the G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio in different octaves, starting low and working up. Then try displacing the octaves — play the root low, the C an octave higher, and continue leaping. This trains your ear to hear the intervals (1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 9M, 11A) in any register.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, integrate the G# Major Sharp Eleventh (lydian) arpeggio into your fingerpicking by plucking through the chord shape one note at a time. This transforms a static strum into a melodic, harp-like texture that showcases each interval clearly.