D# Lydian Augmented Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Double Drop D tuning — fretboard diagram
D# Lydian Augmented in Double Drop D — Notes and Intervals
The D# Lydian Augmented scale is a majestic and highly dissonant scale used over major-augmented chords. On Guitar, it contains the notes D#, F, G, A, B, C, D. Its sharp fourth and fifth degrees create a powerful, otherworldly sound that is often used in epic cinematic scores and advanced jazz fusion. Commonly used in Film Scores, Jazz, Fusion, Progressive. Notable players include John Williams, Wayne Shorter, Joe Satriani. Use over Maj7#5, Maj7#11 chords. Perfect for epic, cinematic moments that need to feel larger than life.
Notes: D#, F, G, A, B, C, D
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4A, 5A, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 3 #4 #5 6 7
Formula: W-W-W-W-H-W-H
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D# Lydian Augmented in Standard Tuning
- D# Lydian Augmented in Drop D
- D# Lydian Augmented in DADGAD
- D# Lydian Augmented in Open G
- D# Lydian Augmented in Baritone (B Standard)
- D# Lydian Augmented in 7-string
- D# Lydian Augmented in 8-string
- D# Lydian Augmented in Drop C
- D# Lydian Augmented in Drop B
- D# Lydian Augmented in Open D
- D# Lydian Augmented in Half Step Down
- D# Lydian Augmented in Open E
- D# Lydian Augmented in Open A
- D# Lydian Augmented in Open C