G Lydian augmented ♯2 Guitar Scale

6-string guitar  ·  Mode VI harm. maj.  ·  7 notes  ·  major family

Notes

G
A♯
B
C♯
D♯
E
F♯

Solfège : Sol – La♯ – Si – Do♯ – Ré♯ – Mi – Fa♯

Interval Structure

G T+½T A♯ ½T B T C♯ T D♯ ½T E T F♯ G+oct. ½T

Scale Chords (triads)

DegreeChord (in G)Quality
I+ G+ augmented
ii° A♯° diminished
III B Major
iv° C♯° diminished
v D♯m minor
vi Em minor
VII F♯ Major

About this scale

This mode derived from the melodic or harmonic minor scale is at the core of modern jazz guitar language. It allows precise improvisation over complex chords with specific tensions.

See fretboard positions for G Lydian augmented ♯2 on guitar in the interactive app.

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Same scale in other keys