D Lydian
D Lydian
Lydian
Intermediate
Root: D
7 notes
Lydian mode - major with raised 4th, dreamy and ethereal sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
D
RootE
Major 2ndF#
Major 3rdG#
Augmented 4thA
Perfect 5thB
Major 6thC#
Major 7thInterval Details
D
Root
E
Major 2nd
F#
Major 3rd
G#
Augmented 4th
A
Perfect 5th
B
Major 6th
C#
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4A - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
The raised 4th creates a 'floating' sound. Use over maj7#11 chords.
Alternate Names
Fa mode
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Film Music
Progressive Rock
Tags
mode
major
dreamy
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
D
Scale Type
lydian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♯
Difficulty
Intermediate