Tuning-specific scale diagram

G Lydian Scale in Open D Tuning

G Lydian Scale in Open D Tuning shows the same g lydian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned D A D F# A D. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
GABC#DEF#
Formula
1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
Semitones
0 2 4 6 7 9 11
Parent scale
D major
Tuning
D A D F# A D
Strings
6
Open pitch range
D2 to D4
24-fret range
D2 to D6

How this layout changes

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

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

Fretboard diagram

G Lydian Scale in Open D Tuning fretboard diagram G Lydian Scale in Open D Tuning fretboard diagram

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

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings