Fretify - G Lydian with Minor Second

Standard

Scales

Chords

G

Lydian with Minor Second

Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m3-m2-M2-m2-M2-M2

G

A♯

B

C♯

D

E

F♯

E

B

G

D

E

A♯

1

F♯

C♯

E

B

F♯

2

G

D

A♯

G

3

B

F♯

C♯

4

E

G

D

5

A♯

C♯

A♯

6

B

F♯

D

E

B

7

G

A♯

8

C♯

E

B

F♯

C♯

9

D

G

D

10

A♯

F♯

C♯

11

E

B

G

D

E

12

A♯

13

F♯

C♯

E

B

F♯

14

G

D

A♯

G

15

B

F♯

C♯

16

E

G

D

17

A♯

C♯

A♯

18

B

F♯

D

E

B

19

G

A♯

20

C♯

E

B

F♯

C♯

21

D

G

D

22

A♯

F♯

C♯

23

E

B

G

D

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

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