B Lydian #9
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B Lydian #9 Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Lydian #9 scale is an exotic and aggressive variation of the Lydian mode. On Bass, the notes are B, D, D#, F, F#, G#, A#. It features a wide melodic gap that gives it a fusion edge, perfect for high-energy solos and modern jazz compositions that require a sharp, biting sound. Commonly used in Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Brett Garsed. Use over 7#9#11 chords. A specialized fusion tool for adding a sharp, biting edge to Lydian-based lines.
Notes: B, D, D#, F, F#, G#, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2A, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 #2 3 #4 5 6 7
Formula: WH-H-W-H-W-W-H
Number of notes: 7
Musical Character
An exotic Lydian variant with a #9 that creates a wide melodic gap — aggressive and biting, perfect for high-energy fusion solos.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive
Notable players: Allan Holdsworth, Brett Garsed
How to Use the B Lydian #9 Scale
Use over 7#9#11 chords. A specialized fusion tool for adding a sharp, biting edge to Lydian-based lines.
Origin & Background
A modern synthetic scale used in fusion guitar for its aggressive, angular character.
Related Scales
The B Lydian #9 scale contains 7 notes (B, D, D#, F, F#, G#, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.