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