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D Lydian

A bright, dreamy mode with a raised 4th. Favored by Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.

DreamyFloatingBright

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CC♯DD♯EFF♯GG♯AA♯B

Scale Notes

D
Root
E
Major 2nd
F#
Major 3rd
G#
Augmented 4th
A
Perfect 5th
B
Major 6th
C#
Major 7th
Formula:W-W-W-H-W-W-H

Fretboard Visualization

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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E
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
B
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
G
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
D
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
A
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
E
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E

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About This Scale

Lydian mode is the 4th mode of the Major scale. It's identical to the Major scale except for its raised 4th (♯4), which creates a uniquely bright, ethereal, and "floating" quality. Steve Vai and Joe Satriani are perhaps the most famous advocates, using it to create their signature soaring, celestial guitar sounds. The ♯4 eliminates the only "avoid note" of the Major scale, making every note in the Lydian mode equally consonant. Film composer John Williams also uses it extensively for wonder and awe.

Common Genres

Progressive RockFilm ScoreInstrumentalJazzAmbient

Famous Songs

1
Flying in a Blue Dream
Joe Satriani
2
The Simpsons Theme
Danny Elfman

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D Major

The most fundamental scale in Western music. It forms the basis of countless melodies and harmonies.

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D Mixolydian

A bluesy, groovy major mode with a flatted 7th. The scale of classic rock and blues-rock guitar.

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D Melodic Minor

A sophisticated scale used extensively in jazz. The ascending form raises both the 6th and 7th degrees.

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All Scales in D

MajorMinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorBluesDorianPhrygianLydianMixolydianLocrian

Learn the D Lydian scale on guitar with our free interactive tools. The {scale} scale (W-W-W-H-W-W-H) contains 7 notes: D, E, F#, G#, A, B, C#. Practice with our ear training game to master recognizing {scale} scale patterns by ear. Perfect for Progressive Rock, Film Score, Instrumental guitar players of all levels.