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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN A

F 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

Playback sounds a minor 3rd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title F Lydian Augmented Verovio
Keyboard
FGABDEFGABDEFGABDEFC♯C♯C♯
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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 Clarinet in A?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

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.