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E
Lydian with Minor Second
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

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