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