E shape · frets 2-6
G Lydian, E shape: the box around the E-shape G chord, taken from the C box of D Major (Ionian).
E shape tab (2-6) e |-2--3-----5---| B |-2--3-----5---| G |-2-----4------| D |-2-----4--5---| A |-2-----4--5---| E |-2--3-----5---|
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G Lydian Mode
Learn the G Lydian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- G, A, B, C#, D, E, F#
- Steps
- W-W-W-H-W-W-H
- Sharps and flats
- C#, F#
- All 5 positions
- E shape (frets 2-6); D shape (frets 4-8); C shape (frets 6-10); A shape (frets 9-13); G shape (frets 11-15)
1G2A3B#4C#5D6E7F#
Full fretboard map
Every G Lydian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
CAGED
Five G Lydian positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck. Each one surrounds a CAGED chord shape; see how the five shapes connect in the CAGED system.
D shape · frets 4-8
G Lydian, D shape: the box around the D-shape G chord, taken from the A box of D Major (Ionian).
D shape tab (4-8) e |----5-----7---| B |----5-----7--8| G |-4-----6--7---| D |-4--5-----7---| A |-4--5-----7---| E |----5-----7---|
C shape · frets 6-10
G Lydian, C shape: the box around the C-shape G chord, taken from the G box of D Major (Ionian).
C shape tab (6-10) e |----7-----9-10| B |----7--8----10| G |-6--7-----9---| D |----7-----9---| A |----7-----9-10| E |----7-----9-10|
A shape · frets 9-13
G Lydian, A shape: the box around the A-shape G chord, taken from the E box of D Major (Ionian).
A shape tab (9-13) e |-9-10----12---| B |---10----12---| G |-9----11-12---| D |-9----11-12---| A |-9-10----12---| E |-9-10----12---|
G shape · frets 11-15
G Lydian, G shape: the box around the G-shape G chord, taken from the D box of D Major (Ionian).
G shape tab (11-15) e |---12----14-15| B |---12----14-15| G |11-12----14---| D |11-12----14---| A |---12----14---| E |---12----14-15|