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 | Dm | minor |
| vii | Em | 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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