What are the diatonic chords of C Double Harmonic Lydian?

The diatonic chords of C Double Harmonic Lydian are built by harmonizing each degree of the scale in thirds. The scale degrees are 1 ♭2 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 7 and the intervals are H-3H-W-H-H-3H-H. The triads are: CM, Dbsus4, Em, Ab7no5/F#, GMb5, Abaug, Bsus2.

What is scale harmonization?

Scale harmonization is the process of building chords from each degree of a scale by stacking thirds. Each note of the scale becomes the root of a chord, producing a set of diatonic chords (triads and seventh chords) that naturally belong to that key.

What is Practice Mode in the Scale Harmonizer?

Practice Mode is an interactive study tool that cycles through all diatonic chords with a synchronized fretboard visualization (switch between scale and arpeggio view), adjustable tempo (40–240 BPM), and audio playback. It includes ii-V-I progressions and secondary dominant exercises — the fretboard automatically shows the contextually correct scale for each chord (e.g., Dorian for the ii, Mixolydian for the V7).

C double harmonic lydian chords

All ukulele chords for the C double harmonic lydian scale

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C double harmonic lydian scale diatonic chords

IC major

IIC♯ sus4

IIIE minor

IVA♭ unknown

F♯ - A♭ - C

VG unknown

G - B - D♭

VIA♭ aug

VIIB sus2

C double harmonic lydian scale seventh chords

IC maj7

IIC♯ unknown

D♭ - F♯ - A♭ - C

IIIE m6

IVE unknown

F♯ - A♭ - C - E

VG unknown

G - B - D♭ - F♯

VIA♭ major seventh flat sixth

A♭ - C - E - G

VIIC♯ suspended fourth seventh

B - D♭ - F♯ - A♭

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C double harmonic lydian scale — ukulele chords and intervals

Harmonizing the C double harmonic lydian scale generates a majestic chord family that combines Byzantine exoticism with Lydian brightness. The chords of C double harmonic lydian are C major, Db suspended fourth, E minor, Ab unknown, G unknown, Ab augmented, B suspended second. These chords create an epic, otherworldly harmonic palette perfect for fantasy and science fiction scoring. The raised fourth adds a celestial quality to the already exotic Byzantine foundation. Commonly used in Film Scores, Fantasy, Progressive Metal. Notable players include Hans Zimmer, Opeth.

The C double harmonic lydian scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 7.

Intervals: H-3H-W-H-H-3H-H.

Diatonic chords: C major, Db suspended fourth, E minor, Ab unknown, G unknown, Ab augmented, B suspended second.

Degrees	Chord
I	C major
ii	Db suspended fourth
iii	E minor
IV	Ab unknown
V	G unknown
vi	Ab augmented
vii°	B suspended second

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (C major) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (Db suspended fourth) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (E minor) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (Ab unknown) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (G unknown) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (Ab augmented) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (B suspended second) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C double harmonic lydian scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C double harmonic lydian scale on ukulele.

double harmonic lydian is the 4th mode of the Double Harmonic Major. View C Double harmonic major scale

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Use over Maj7#11 chords in epic, fantasy-themed compositions. A specialized cinematic color.