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Exotic · D root

D Lydian Dominant

The 4th mode of the melodic minor scale. Combines the Lydian raised 4th with a Mixolydian flat 7th — a favourite in jazz and fusion.

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Notes in D Lydian Dominant

DRoot
E2nd
F#3rd
G#4th
A5th
B6th
C7th
DOctave

Hear D Lydian Dominant

Lydian Dominant in All 12 Keys

CC#D♭DD#E♭EFF#G♭GG#A♭AA#B♭B

Other Scales from D

D MajorDiatonicD Natural MinorDiatonicD Harmonic MinorMinor VariantsD Melodic MinorMinor VariantsD DorianModesD PhrygianModesD LydianModesD MixolydianModesD LocrianModesD Major PentatonicPentatonic

Often Confused With

D LydianModesD MixolydianModesD Phrygian DominantExoticD Hungarian MinorExotic

About the D Lydian Dominant Scale

The D lydian dominant scale contains the notes D, E, F#, G#, A, B, C, D. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-2-1-2-1-2 and belongs to the exotic family.

The 4th mode of the melodic minor scale. Combines the Lydian raised 4th with a Mixolydian flat 7th — a favourite in jazz and fusion. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.