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Scales
Chords
A♭
Lydian with Minor Second
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m3-m2-M2-m2-M2-M2
A♭
B
C
D
E♭
F
G
B
G
D
F
C
A♭
E♭
F
1
B
2
G
D
F
C
G
3
A♭
E♭
B
A♭
4
C
G
D
5
F
A♭
E♭
6
B
D
B
7
C
G
E♭
F
C
8
A♭
B
9
D
F
C
G
D
10
E♭
A♭
E♭
11
B
G
D
12
F
C
A♭
E♭
F
13
B
14
G
D
F
C
G
15
A♭
E♭
B
A♭
16
C
G
D
17
F
A♭
E♭
18
B
D
B
19
C
G
E♭
F
C
20
A♭
B
21
D
F
C
G
D
22
E♭
A♭
E♭
23
B
G
D
24

Basic Scale Information

  • Name: Lydian with Minor Second
  • Type: Hybrid modal scale
  • Formula: 1 – ♭2 – 3 – ♯4 – 5 – 6 – 7
  • Relation with Major Scale: N/A

Theoretical Aspects

  • Sound Character: A scale that blends elements of the Lydian mode (augmented fourths and major seventh) with the very strong tension of the minor second. The result is a mix of spiritual and enigmatic.
  • Typical Chord: Maj7♯11♭9
  • Modal Context: Used in experimental jazz and psychedelic soundtracks. Suitable for static but highly chromatic harmonies.
  • Harmonic Use: On suspended major chords or ambiguous progressions with mixed tensions.

Musical Context

  1. Musical Styles: Jazz, Experimental, Fusion, Soundtracks
  2. Songs using the scale:
    • Fall - Wayne Shorter
    • In a Silent Way - Miles Davis
    • Witch Hunt - Wayne Shorter
    • Mahavishnu - John McLaughlin
  3. Evoked Atmosphere: Visionary, surreal, deep, like light filtering through shadow.

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