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C Lydian Guitar Scale in Double Drop D

Lydian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Double Drop D.

Formula 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
Tuning D B G D A D
Scale Notes 7 notes

Interactive fretboard

Scale Map

Root notes are highlighted in amber. Use the buttons to isolate each five-fret position.

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D D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
B B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A
G G
A
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
D
E
D D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
A A
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
D D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
Root Note Scale Note

Chart downloads cover open strings through fret 12.

Scale Tablature

Position 1

D|---------------------------2--4--|
B|---------------------1--3--------|
G|------------0--2--4--------------|
D|---0--2--4-----------------------|
A|3--------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|

0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 11 notes

Scale Reference

Scale Notes and Intervals

The C Lydian scale contains C, D, E, F♯, G, A, B. Its interval formula is 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7. In Double Drop D tuning, the open strings are D B G D A D from highest to lowest. Root markers identify C. Position tabs show five-fret fragments, and the chord suggestions contain only notes from this scale.

Overview

C Lydian: C, D, E, F♯, G, A, B. Formula: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7.

Tuning Notes (Low to High)

Double Drop D: D A D G B D. Diagrams and tabs display the highest string at the top.

  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F♯
  • G
  • A
  • B

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

These chords contain notes from the selected scale.

  • Cmajor
  • Cmaj7major 7
  • Csus2sus2
  • C5power
  • Dmajor
  • Dsus2sus2
  • Dsus4sus4
  • D5power
  • Esus2sus2
  • Esus4sus4