Root & scale

G# lydian pentatonic

G♯

I

B♯

III

C𝄪

#IV

D♯

V

F𝄪

VII

Fretboard positions

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E4
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
B3
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
F𝄪3
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
C𝄪3
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
A2
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
E2
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
E
F
F♯
F𝄪
G♯
A
A♯
B
B♯
C♯
C𝄪
D♯
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Listen to the G# lydian pentatonic scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the G# lydian pentatonic scale

The Lydian Pentatonic scale is a five-note scale derived from the Lydian mode. It has a bright, uplifting sound and is used in various musical genres, including jazz and rock.

tip
  • The Lydian Pentatonic scale is a bright, uplifting scale that works well for creating dreamy, ethereal melodies. The raised 4th (IV) is key to this mode's sound.
  • Use the Lydian Pentatonic scale to solo over major chords where you want to create a floating, otherworldly feel.
  • Focus on the raised 4th (IV) to distinguish the Lydian Pentatonic scale from other pentatonics, especially when playing over major or dominant chords.
  • Combine the Lydian Pentatonic scale with the major pentatonic for melodic lines that move between brighter and more grounded moods.
  • Experiment with using the Lydian Pentatonic in jazz fusion and progressive rock, where its unusual structure can add a modern, unexpected twist.