A# Lydian Augmented Guitar Scale
6-string guitar · Mode III mel. · 7 notes · major family
Notes
A♯
B♯
C♯♯
D♯♯
E♯♯
F♯♯
G♯♯
Solfège : La♯ – Si♯ – Do♯♯ – Ré♯♯ – Mi♯♯ – Fa♯♯ – Sol♯♯
Interval Structure
A♯
T
B♯
T
C♯♯
T
D♯♯
T
E♯♯
½T
F♯♯
T
G♯♯
→
A♯+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in A#) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| I+ | A♯+ | augmented |
| II | B♯ | Major |
| III | C♯♯ | Major |
| iv° | D♯♯° | diminished |
| v° | E♯♯° | diminished |
| vi | F♯♯m | minor |
| vii | G♯♯m | minor |
About this scale
Lydian Augmented combines #4 and #5, creating a very colorful and dissonant sound on guitar. It works over Maj7#5 chords in chromatic jazz progressions. Its double alteration makes it complex but very expressive for contemporary jazz guitarists seeking unusual colors.
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