B Lydian
Guitar scale — fretboard diagram
B Lydian Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Lydian scale is the fourth mode of the major scale and arguably the brightest sound in music theory. On Guitar, the notes are B, C#, D#, F, F#, G#, A#. It is known for its ethereal, dreamlike, and cinematic quality. Because it avoids the pull of the perfect fourth, it is a favorite for film composers wanting to evoke a sense of wonder or otherworldly space. The diatonic chords of B Lydian are BMaj7, C#7, D#m7, E#m7b5, F#Maj7, G#m7, A#m7.
Notes: B, C#, D#, F, F#, G#, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
Formula: W-W-W-H-W-W-H
Number of notes: 7
Diatonic Chords
BMaj7 — C#7 — D#m7 — E#m7b5 — F#Maj7 — G#m7 — A#m7
The B Lydian scale contains 7 notes (B, C#, D#, F, F#, G#, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.