Root & scale

Cb lydian #6

C♭

I

C♭maj
D♭

II+

D♭aug
E♭

iii

E♭m
F

#IV

Fmaj♭5
G♭

V

G♭maj
A

#VI

C♭7no5/A
B♭

vii

B♭m

Fretboard positions

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E4
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
C♭3
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
G3
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
D3
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
A2
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
E2
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
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Listen to the Cb lydian #6 scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the Cb lydian #6 scale

The Lydian #6 scale modifies the Lydian mode by raising the sixth note, creating a bright and slightly exotic sound.

tip
  • The Lydian #6 scale adds a raised 6th (VI#) to the Lydian mode, creating a bright, almost ethereal sound. Use it in jazz fusion, progressive rock, or modern classical music.
  • Focus on the sharp 6th (VI#) and sharp 4th (IV#) to create uplifting, tension-filled melodies that still resolve smoothly.
  • Incorporate the Lydian #6 scale into solos over major chords, where the raised 6th adds harmonic color and richness.
  • Blend this scale with whole-tone or augmented scales to explore more expansive, symmetrical harmonic ideas in fusion and jazz.
  • Use this scale in film scoring or ambient music to evoke futuristic or surreal atmospheres, perfect for adding brightness without losing harmonic complexity.