Tuning-specific scale diagram

D Lydian Scale in Drop D Tuning

D Lydian Scale in Drop D Tuning shows the same d lydian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned D A D G B E. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
DEF#G#ABC#
Formula
1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
Semitones
0 2 4 6 7 9 11
Parent scale
A major
Tuning
D A D G B E
Strings
6
Open pitch range
D2 to E4
24-fret range
D2 to E6

How this layout changes

The notes are the same pitch classes as the main D Lydian Scale page, but they are mapped across 6 strings in drop d tuning.

Use this diagram to compare the D root notes against the D low-string range and the remaining strings in this tuning.

Fretboard diagram

D Lydian Scale in Drop D Tuning fretboard diagram D Lydian Scale in Drop D Tuning fretboard diagram

Open this diagram in the fretboard tool

Start with D Lydian Scale and drop d tuning loaded, then adjust labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings