The D lydian scale has 7 notes: D, E, F#, G#, A, B and C#. Its formula is 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½.
The lydian mode is a major scale with a raised fourth: a bright, dreamy sound, widely used in film music.
D lydian
D E F# G# A B C# · 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.
Notes and intervals
Same notes (modes and relatives)
Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the D lydian scale?
The notes of the D lydian scale are D, E, F#, G#, A, B and C#.
What is the formula of the lydian scale?
The formula of the lydian scale is 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7: it is built with the steps 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ (in tones).
How many accidentals are in the D lydian scale?
The D lydian scale has 3 sharps.
Which chords go with the D lydian scale?
The chords of the D lydian scale are D major, E major, F# minor, Ab diminished, A major, B minor and C# minor.