D# Lydian Diminished Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Drop D tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningDrop D (DADGBE)
Frets22
D# Lydian Diminished in Drop D — Notes and Intervals
The D# Lydian Diminished scale is a synthetic scale that blends the ethereal brightness of Lydian with the tension of a minor third. On Guitar, it contains the notes D#, F, F#, A, A#, C, D. It is used to create a mysterious, neo-classical atmosphere that feels both ancient and modern at the same time. Commonly used in Film Scores, Neo-Classical, Fusion. Notable players include Danny Elfman, Bela Bartok. Use over m(Maj7), mMaj7#11 chords. A specialized color for neo-classical and cinematic passages.
Notes: D#, F, F#, A, A#, C, D
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 b3 #4 5 6 7
Formula: W-H-WH-H-W-W-H
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D# Lydian Diminished in Standard Tuning
- D# Lydian Diminished in DADGAD
- D# Lydian Diminished in Open G
- D# Lydian Diminished in Baritone (B Standard)
- D# Lydian Diminished in 7-string
- D# Lydian Diminished in 8-string
- D# Lydian Diminished in Drop C
- D# Lydian Diminished in Drop B
- D# Lydian Diminished in Open D
- D# Lydian Diminished in Half Step Down
- D# Lydian Diminished in Open E
- D# Lydian Diminished in Open A
- D# Lydian Diminished in Double Drop D
- D# Lydian Diminished in Open C