D Lydian
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the D Lydian scale?
The D Lydian scale uses the notes D, E, F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Lydian scale formula?
The Lydian scale follows the interval pattern W W W H W W H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on D to get the D Lydian scale.
What chords work over D Lydian?
Lydian works over maj7♯11 chords and modal-jazz maj7 vamps. The bright film-score colour.
How do I finger D Lydian on Alto?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
When would I use the Lydian scale?
Major with a raised 4th — the bright, floating mode. Think Simpsons theme.