G shape
D Lydian Dominant inherits the G window from A Melodic Minor while D remains the displayed root.
G shape tab (1-5) e |----2-----4--5| B |-1-----3-----5| G |-1--2-----4---| D |----2-----4---| A |----2--3-----5| E |----2-----4--5|
Guitar scale companion
D Lydian Dominant Scale
Learn the D Lydian Dominant scale on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1D2E3F##4G#5A6Bb7C
Full fretboard map
Every D Lydian Dominant Scale note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five D Lydian Dominant positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck.
E shape
D Lydian Dominant inherits the E window from A Melodic Minor while D remains the displayed root.
E shape tab (4-8) e |-4--5-----7---| B |----5-----7---| G |-4--5-----7---| D |-4-----6--7---| A |----5-----7---| E |-4--5-----7---|
D shape
D Lydian Dominant inherits the D window from A Melodic Minor while D remains the displayed root.
D shape tab (6-10) e |----7--8----10| B |----7-----9-10| G |----7-----9---| D |-6--7-----9---| A |----7-----9---| E |----7--8----10|
C shape
D Lydian Dominant inherits the C window from A Melodic Minor while D remains the displayed root.
C shape tab (9-13) e |---10----12---| B |-9-10----12---| G |-9----11------| D |-9-10----12---| A |-9----11-12---| E |---10----12---|
A shape
D Lydian Dominant inherits the A window from A Melodic Minor while D remains the displayed root.
A shape tab (11-15) e |---12----14---| B |---12-13----15| G |11----13-14---| D |---12----14---| A |11-12----14---| E |---12----14---|