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F♭ 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 title F♭ Lydian Augmented Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
F♭DDCCAAC♯C♯wwB♭B♭BBCCDDE♭E♭E♭E♭C♯C♯B♭B♭EEF♯F♯A♭A♭FFA♭A♭
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Questions
What notes are in the F♭ Lydian Augmented scale?

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

What chords work over F♭ 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 F♭ Lydian Augmented on Bassoon?

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.