D lydian augmented scale

The D lydian augmented scale consists of the D (Perfect unison), E (Major second), F# (Major third), G# (Diminished fifth), A# (Minor sixth), B (Major sixth) and C# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the D lydian augmented scale

How to play the D lydian augmented scale

  1. Find D (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play E (Major second) — 2 semitones above D
  3. Play F# (Major third) — 4 semitones above D
  4. Play G# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above D
  5. Play A# (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above D
  6. Play B (Major sixth) — 9 semitones above D
  7. Play C# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above D
  8. Play all 7 notes in ascending order to perform the D lydian augmented scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale