D# Lydian #9 Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
D# Lydian #9 Scale — Notes and Intervals
The D# Lydian #9 scale is an exotic and aggressive variation of the Lydian mode. On Ukulele, the notes are D#, E##, G, A, A#, C, D. It features a wide melodic gap that gives it a fusion edge, perfect for high-energy solos and modern jazz compositions that require a sharp, biting sound. Commonly used in Fusion, Modern Jazz, Progressive. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Brett Garsed. Use over 7#9#11 chords. A specialized fusion tool for adding a sharp, biting edge to Lydian-based lines.
Notes: D#, E##, G, A, A#, C, D
Intervals: 1P, 2A, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 #2 3 #4 5 6 7
Formula: WH-H-W-H-W-W-H
Number of notes: 7
How to Play D# Lydian #9 on Ukulele
On ukulele, find D# on the fret 2 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 7 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The D# Lydian #9 scale contains 3 sharps (D#, E##, A#). Its relative minor is C minor, which shares the same notes.
Practice Routine
Begin by playing the D# Lydian #9 scale ascending and descending at 80 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (D#-G, E##-A) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on D# to let the characteristic intervals of the Lydian #9 scale come through clearly.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, the D# Lydian #9 scale sounds particularly charming when played as a melodic pattern over fingerpicked chord shapes. Try integrating scale tones into your strumming patterns for a more sophisticated sound.
The D# Lydian #9 scale contains 7 notes (D#, E##, G, A, A#, C, D). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for D# Lydian #9
The D# Lydian #9 scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore D# Lydian #9 Further
- Harmonize the D# Lydian #9 scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- D# Lydian #9 on Guitar
- D# Lydian #9 on Bass
- D# Lydian #9 on Piano