D lydian scale (guitar)
The D lydian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areD – E – F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the D lydian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (D); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the D lydian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every D lydian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in D, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the D lydian scale
The D lydian scale is a bright major mode with a raised fourth, floating and dreamy. Its notes are D – E – F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯.
D lydian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D lydian scale?
The D lydian scale contains the notes D – E – F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯.
What is the D lydian scale used for?
It is a bright major mode with a raised fourth, floating and dreamy.
Is the D lydian scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.