D Lydian #5p Pentatonic Guitar Scale
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The D Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale is a high-tension scale that combines the brightness of Lydian with the mystery of Augmented chords. On Guitar, it contains the notes D, F#, G#, A#, C#. It is a specialized tool for fusion and modern jazz, designed to be played over complex major-augmented harmonies. Commonly used in Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Greg Howe. Use over Maj7#5, Maj7#11 chords. Specialized tool for augmented major harmony in fusion contexts.
Notes: D, F#, G#, A#, C#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 4A, 5A, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 #3 #4 5
Formula: 4-W-W-WH-H
Number of notes: 5
Musical Character
Combines Lydian brightness (#4) with augmented tension (#5) in just 5 notes — a high-tension shortcut for fusion players.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive
Notable players: Allan Holdsworth, Greg Howe
How to Use the D Lydian #5p Pentatonic Scale
Use over Maj7#5, Maj7#11 chords. Specialized tool for augmented major harmony in fusion contexts.
Origin & Background
Modern fusion pentatonic derived from the Lydian Augmented mode of the melodic minor.
How to Play D Lydian #5p Pentatonic on Guitar
Place your index finger at fret 10 on the 6th (low E) to find your D root note. With only 5 notes, this scale fits comfortably in a two-notes-per-string pattern across all six strings. Focus on learning a single box shape first before connecting positions.
The D Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale contains 4 sharps (F#, G#, A#, C#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine — Exercises for Playing
Begin by playing the D Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale ascending and descending at 100 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (D-G#, F#-A#) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
This scale works well over simple power chord progressions or a 12-bar blues in D. Try a D5 - A#5 - C#5 progression. This scale is especially effective in fusion contexts.
Guitar Tips
Use hybrid picking (pick + fingers) when playing the D Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale on guitar to access wider intervals and string skips that a pick alone cannot handle efficiently. Aim for a bright quality in your phrasing to match the natural character of this scale.
Related Scales
Lydian #5p Pentatonic is the Lydian Augmented pentatonic subset. View D Lydian augmented scale
The D Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (D, F#, G#, A#, C#). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each shape and pattern on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges. Practice ascending and descending from the root note to learn the sound of this scale.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for D Lydian #5p Pentatonic
The D Lydian #5p Pentatonic scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 5-note pentatonic scale, 2-notes-per-string patterns are the most ergonomic way to traverse the fretboard. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
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Explore D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Other Tunings
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- D Lydian #5p Pentatonic in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)