E Lydian scale
Major mode with a #4. Bright, dreamy, otherworldly.
7 notes · Standard tuning
Root (E)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
E
R
F#
2
G#
3
A#
♭5
B
5
C#
6
D#
7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the E Lydian scale across the neck.
Lydian in other keys
About the E Lydian scale
The E Lydian scale contains the notes E, F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – 3 – ♭5 – 5 – 6 – 7. The diagram above shows all positions of the E Lydian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (E); outlined dots are other scale tones.