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Scales
Chords
E♭
Lydian Augmented
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

M2-M2-M2-M2-m2-M2
E♭
F
G
A
B
C
D
B
G
D
A
F
C
E♭
F
1
A
B
2
G
D
F
C
G
3
E♭
B
4
A
C
G
D
A
5
F
E♭
6
B
D
A
B
7
C
G
E♭
F
C
8
B
9
D
A
F
C
G
D
10
E♭
E♭
11
B
G
D
A
12
F
C
E♭
F
13
A
B
14
G
D
F
C
G
15
E♭
B
16
A
C
G
D
A
17
F
E♭
18
B
D
A
B
19
C
G
E♭
F
C
20
B
21
D
A
F
C
G
D
22
E♭
E♭
23
B
G
D
A
24

Basic Scale Information

  • Name: Lydian Augmented
  • Type: Lydian scale with augmented fifth
  • Formula: 1 – 2 – 3 – ♯4 – ♯5 – 6 – 7
  • Relation with Major Scale: Third mode of the melodic minor scale.

Theoretical Aspects

  • Sound Character: Bright and otherworldly, it combines the open character of the Lydian with the luminous tension of the augmented fifth.
  • Typical Chord: Maj7♯5
  • Modal Context: Used on altered major chords or in unusual harmonies to create a sophisticated and luminous color.
  • Harmonic Use: Improvisations on Maj7♯5, especially in jazz-fusion contexts or to emphasize unresolved tension.

Musical Context

  1. Musical Styles: Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary
  2. Songs using the scale:
    • Litha - Chick Corea
    • Third Plane - Ron Carter
    • Solar - Miles Davis
    • Ensenada - Pat Metheny
  3. Evoked Atmosphere: Shining, surreal, luxurious, and intense.

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