The D Lydian Dominant scale contains seven notes: D, E, F♯, G♯, A, B, and C. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-W-H-W-H-W.
D Lydian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | D | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | E | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | F♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | G♯ | A4 |
| 5 | Dominant | A | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | B | M6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | C | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | D | — |
Key Signature
The D Lydian Dominant Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
F♯G♯
Diatonic Chords in the D Lydian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the D Lydian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | D Major | Major |
| 2 | II | E Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | F♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv° | G♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 5 | v | A Minor | Minor |
| 6 | vi | B Minor | Minor |
| 7 | VII+ | C Augmented | Augmented |
D Lydian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the D Lydian Dominant Scale on piano?
The D Lydian Dominant Scale uses the notes D – E – F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C – D. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the D Lydian Dominant Scale?
The D Lydian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: D – E – F# – G# – A – B – C. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does D Lydian Dominant have?
The D Lydian Dominant Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: F♯, G♯.
What does the D Lydian Dominant Scale sound like?
The D Lydian Dominant Scale has a dreamlike, floating quality created by the raised fourth. As a mode, it shares notes with a parent major scale but feels different because a different note acts as the tonal center.