D Lydian scale
The D Lydian scale is a seven-note scale consisting of the notes D, E, F♯, G♯, A, B, and C♯. The scale corresponds to a D major scale with the fourth degree raised a half step.
The D Lydian scale is a mode of the A major scale. It contains the same notes but starts on the fourth degree of the major scale.
Name
D Lydian scale
Synonym
D Lydian mode
Notes
D E F♯ G♯ A B C♯ D
Intervals
1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7 1
Formula
2-2-2-1-2-2-1
Type
heptatonic (7 notes per octave)