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D𝄫 Lydian Augmented

Lydian with #5 — the 3rd mode of melodic minor. Floating, bright, jazz-fusion colour over maj7♯5.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 5 title D𝄫 Lydian Augmented
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title D𝄫 Lydian Augmented
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Tuning
FretboardTuning: EADG
35791215F♭B𝄫E𝄫GF♭G♭A♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫E𝄫F♭G♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫E𝄫F♭G♭A♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫E𝄫F♭G♭A♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫E𝄫F♭A♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫E𝄫F♭G♭A♭B𝄫
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Questions
What notes are in the D𝄫 Lydian Augmented scale?

The D𝄫 Lydian Augmented scale uses the notes D𝄫, E𝄫, F♭, G♭, A♭, B𝄫, C♭ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Lydian Augmented scale formula?

The Lydian Augmented scale follows the interval pattern W W W W H W H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on D𝄫 to get the D𝄫 Lydian Augmented scale.

What chords work over D𝄫 Lydian Augmented?

Lydian Augmented works over maj7♯5 chords and the 'floating' tonality of modal jazz. 3rd mode of melodic minor.

How do I finger D𝄫 Lydian Augmented on Bass Guitar?

On bass, scales follow the same position-pattern logic as guitar but with two-notes-per-string most often. Walking-bass-line construction draws on chord-tone-arpeggiation through the scale; see /walking-bass for the standalone surface (once it ships).

When would I use the Lydian Augmented scale?

Lydian with #5 — the 3rd mode of melodic minor. Floating, bright, jazz-fusion colour over maj7♯5.