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D Lydian Scale

The D Lydian scale has a bright, uplifting shimmer thanks to its raised G#. As the fourth mode of A major, it's used in progressive rock, jazz fusion, and film-score guitar for its dreamy quality.

Also known as

  • D Lydian Mode

Formula

1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7

Notes

DEF#G#ABC#

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the D Lydian scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

I D Major
II E Major
iii F# Minor
iv° G# dim
V A Major
vi B Minor
vii C# Minor
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Related Scales

Other D Scales

MajorMinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicMinor BluesMajor BluesDorianPhrygianMixolydianLocrianHarmonic Major

Other Lydian Scales

CDbEbEFF#GAbABbB