D Lydian

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At a Glance

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What It Is

The major scale with a raised 4th degree - degree 4 of the major scale. Notes: D, E, F#, G#, A, B, C#.

Brighter and more suspended-sounding than plain major, because the raised 4th removes the only half step near the tonic.

Floating and dreamy - brighter than plain major, with a suspended, almost otherworldly quality from its raised 4th.

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