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Guitar Scale Logic

F Lydian Guitar Scale in Whole Step Down

Lydian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Whole Step Down.

Formula 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
Tuning D A F C G D
Scale Notes 7 notes

Interactive fretboard

Scale Map

Root notes are highlighted in amber. Use the buttons to isolate each five-fret position.

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Root Note Scale Note

Chart downloads cover open strings through fret 12.

Scale Tablature

Position 1

D|------------------------------------0--2--3--|
A|------------------------------2--3-----------|
F|---------------------0--2--4-----------------|
C|------------0--2--4--------------------------|
G|---0--2--4-----------------------------------|
D|3--------------------------------------------|

0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 15 notes

Scale Reference

Scale Notes and Intervals

The F Lydian scale contains F, G, A, B, C, D, E. Its interval formula is 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7. In Whole Step Down tuning, the open strings are D A F C G D from highest to lowest. Root markers identify F. Position tabs show five-fret fragments, and the chord suggestions contain only notes from this scale.

Overview

F Lydian: F, G, A, B, C, D, E. Formula: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7.

Tuning Notes (Low to High)

Whole Step Down: D G C F A D. Diagrams and tabs display the highest string at the top.

  • F
  • G
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

These chords contain notes from the selected scale.

  • Fmajor
  • Fmaj7major 7
  • Fsus2sus2
  • F5power
  • Gmajor
  • Gsus2sus2
  • Gsus4sus4
  • G5power
  • Asus2sus2
  • Asus4sus4