F# Lydian #9 Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
F# Lydian #9 Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F# Lydian #9 scale is an exotic and aggressive variation of the Lydian mode. On Ukulele, the notes are F#, A, A#, C, C#, D#, F. 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: F#, A, A#, C, C#, D#, F
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
How to Play F# Lydian #9 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 #9 scale contains 4 sharps (F#, A#, C#, D#). Its relative minor is D# minor, which shares the same notes.
Practice Routine
Set a metronome to 80 BPM and play the F# Lydian #9 scale in groups of four notes, shifting the starting note each repetition. This builds muscle memory across the entire scale range. After a week, try improvising short 4-bar phrases using only these notes.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on F# to let the characteristic intervals of the Lydian #9 scale come through clearly.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, the F# Lydian #9 scale sounds particularly charming when played as a melodic pattern over fingerpicked chord shapes. Try integrating scale tones into your strumming patterns for a more sophisticated sound.
The F# Lydian #9 scale contains 7 notes (F#, A, A#, C, C#, D#, F). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for F# Lydian #9
The F# Lydian #9 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 #9 Further
- Harmonize the F# Lydian #9 scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- F# Lydian #9 on Guitar
- F# Lydian #9 on Bass
- F# Lydian #9 on Piano