D♭ Lydian Augmented
Lydian with #5 — the 3rd mode of melodic minor. Floating, bright, jazz-fusion colour over maj7♯5.
Playback sounds a major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
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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 Tenor Horn?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
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.