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Scales
Chords
F
Lydian Augmented
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

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