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D lydian minor scale
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D lydian minor scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D lydian minor scale is a unique scale that blends Lydian brightness with a layer of minor-key melancholy. On ukulele, the notes are D, E, F#, G#, A, Bb, C. It provides a sophisticated, bittersweet color that is perfect for modern film scores and emotive jazz solos. The diatonic chords of D lydian minor are D major, E unknown, F# diminished, Bb unknown, A minor, Bb augmented, C augmented. Commonly used in Film Scores, Jazz, Progressive. Notable players include Danny Elfman, Brad Mehldau. Use over m7#11 chords. A specialized color for emotive jazz and cinematic passages that need emotional complexity.
The D lydian minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-W-H-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: D major, E unknown, F# diminished, Bb unknown, A minor, Bb augmented, C augmented.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D lydian minor scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m7#11 chords. A specialized color for emotive jazz and cinematic passages that need emotional complexity.