D# Lydian Pentatonic
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D# Lydian Pentatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The D# Lydian Pentatonic scale is a mystical five-note scale that highlights the unique Lydian character. On Piano, it contains the notes D#, G, A, A#, D. It creates a floating, celestial atmosphere and is often used in modern jazz and ambient music to provide a sense of brightness and space without the density of a full scale. Commonly used in Fusion, Ambient, Film Scores, New Age. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, Chick Corea. Use over Maj7#11, Maj9 chords. Perfect for dreamy, non-resolving passages in fusion and ambient music.
Notes: D#, G, A, A#, D
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 4A, 5P, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 #3 4 5
Formula: 4-W-H-4-H
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: chinese
Musical Character
Highlights the #4 tritone in just 5 notes, creating maximum 'floating' sensation with minimum complexity. A shortcut to cinematic sounds.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Fusion, Ambient, Film Scores, New Age
Notable players: Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, Chick Corea
How to Use the D# Lydian Pentatonic Scale
Use over Maj7#11, Maj9 chords. Perfect for dreamy, non-resolving passages in fusion and ambient music.
Origin & Background
Modern theoretical extraction for guitarists seeking the Lydian color in a more playable pentatonic form.
Related Scales
Lydian Pentatonic is the Five-note Lydian subset. View D# Lydian scale
Chord Progressions Using This Scale
- I – II – IV – I (Lydian II)Pop / Rock — Euphoric
The D# Lydian Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (D#, G, A, A#, D). Use the interactive piano diagram above to explore this scale on Piano.