


The D lydian mode re-uses this mode counting pattern, but starts from note D instead. The lydian mode uses the W-W-W-H-W-W-H note counting rule to identify the note positions of 7 natural white notes starting from note F. This can be seen by looking at the Mode table showing all mode names with only white / natural notes used.

In their simplest / untransposed form, modes do not contain any sharp or flat notes. This step applies the D lydian mode note positions to so that the correct piano keys and note pitches can be identified. G# is the subdominant of the D lydian modeĬ# is the leading tone of the D lydian mode On the bass clef, Middle C is shown with an orange ledger line above the main 5 staff lines. These note names are shown below on the treble clef followed by the bass clef. Middle C (midi note 60) is shown with an orange line under the 2nd note on the piano diagram. It also shows the scale degree chart for all 8 notes. This step shows the ascending D lydian mode on the piano, treble clef and bass clef.
