A♭ lydian scale (guitar)

The A♭ lydian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areA♭ – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.

A♭ lydian scale guitar fretboard diagram showing A♭ – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G

How to play the A♭ lydian scale

  1. Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (A♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the A♭ lydian sound.
  2. Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every A♭ lydian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
  3. Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in A♭, always resolving to a root note.

Notes in the A♭ lydian scale

The A♭ lydian scale is a bright major mode with a raised fourth, floating and dreamy. Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G.

A♭ lydian scale — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the A♭ lydian scale?

The A♭ lydian scale contains the notes A♭ – B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G.

What is the A♭ lydian scale used for?

It is a bright major mode with a raised fourth, floating and dreamy.

Is the A♭ lydian scale diagram free to print?

Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.

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