F Lydian Diminished Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
F Lydian Diminished Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F Lydian Diminished scale is a synthetic scale that blends the ethereal brightness of Lydian with the tension of a minor third. On Ukulele, it contains the notes F, G, Ab, B, C, D, E. 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: F, G, Ab, B, C, D, E
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
How to Play F Lydian Diminished on Ukulele
On ukulele, find F on the fret 5 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 7 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The F Lydian Diminished scale contains 1 flat (Ab). Its relative minor is D minor, which shares the same notes.
Practice Routine
Begin by playing the F Lydian Diminished scale ascending and descending at 80 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (F-Ab, G-B) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on F to let the characteristic intervals of the Lydian Diminished scale come through clearly.
Ukulele Tips
The compact fretboard of the ukulele makes the F Lydian Diminished scale easy to visualize in a single position. Use this to your advantage by memorizing the scale shape relative to chord shapes you already know.
The F Lydian Diminished scale contains 7 notes (F, G, Ab, B, C, D, E). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for F Lydian Diminished
The F Lydian Diminished scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore F Lydian Diminished Further
- Harmonize the F Lydian Diminished scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- F Lydian Diminished on Guitar
- F Lydian Diminished on Bass
- F Lydian Diminished on Piano