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SCALE · ON BASSOON (TENOR CLEF)

B𝄫 Lydian Augmented

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

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Tempo120 bpm

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title B𝄫 Lydian Augmented Verovio
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B𝄫C♭FB𝄫C♭FB𝄫C♭FB𝄫D♭E♭G♭A♭D♭E♭G♭A♭D♭E♭G♭A♭
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Questions
What notes are in the B𝄫 Lydian Augmented scale?

The B𝄫 Lydian Augmented scale uses the notes B𝄫, C♭, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭ (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 B𝄫 to get the B𝄫 Lydian Augmented scale.

What chords work over B𝄫 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 B𝄫 Lydian Augmented on Bassoon (tenor clef)?

On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.

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.