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)

DegreeChord (in F)Quality
I+ F+ augmented
II G Major
III A Major
iv° diminished
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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Same scale in other keys