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D lydian pentatonic scale
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D lydian pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D lydian pentatonic scale is a mystical five-note scale that highlights the unique Lydian character. On ukulele, it contains the notes D, F#, G#, A, C#. 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. The diatonic chords of D lydian pentatonic are D unknown, F# minor augmented, C# suspended fourth, A unknown, F# minor. 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.
The D lydian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 ♯4 5 7.
Intervals: 2W-W-H-2W-H.
Diatonic chords: D unknown, F# minor augmented, C# suspended fourth, A unknown, F# minor.
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lydian pentatonic is the Five-note Lydian subset. View D Lydian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over Maj7#11, Maj9 chords. Perfect for dreamy, non-resolving passages in fusion and ambient music.