D Lydian scale
Major mode with a #4. Bright, dreamy, otherworldly.
7 notes · Standard tuning
Root (D)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
D
R
E
2
F#
3
G#
♭5
A
5
B
6
C#
7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the D Lydian scale across the neck.
Lydian in other keys
About the D Lydian scale
The D Lydian scale contains the notes D, E, F#, G#, A, B, C#. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – 3 – ♭5 – 5 – 6 – 7. The diagram above shows all positions of the D Lydian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (D); outlined dots are other scale tones.