D Lydian Augmented Guitar Scale
6-string guitar · Mode III mel. · 7 notes · major family
Notes
D
E
F♯
G♯
A♯
B
C♯
Solfège : Ré – Mi – Fa♯ – Sol♯ – La♯ – Si – Do♯
Interval Structure
D
T
E
T
F♯
T
G♯
T
A♯
½T
B
T
C♯
→
D+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in D) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| I+ | D+ | augmented |
| II | E | Major |
| III | F♯ | Major |
| iv° | G♯° | diminished |
| v° | A♯° | diminished |
| vi | Bm | minor |
| vii | C♯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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