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E♭ 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 an octave 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 E♭ Lydian Augmented Verovio
Tuning
FretboardTuning: DADGBE
35791215DADGBEDE♭FGABCDE♭FABCDE♭FGABCDE♭FGABCDE♭FGABCDE♭FGABCDE♭FGABCDFGABCDE♭FG
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Questions
What notes are in the E♭ Lydian Augmented scale?

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

What chords work over E♭ 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 E♭ Lydian Augmented on Guitar?

On guitar, scales are typically learned as position patterns — three- or four-notes-per-string shapes that move up the neck. The CAGED system positions each scale in five interconnected patterns; the three-notes-per-string approach simplifies modal scales.

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.