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SCALE · ON TENOR HORN

E𝄫 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 5 title E𝄫 Lydian Augmented
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 4 6 8 title E𝄫 Lydian Augmented
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: synthesised in-browser via Tone.js (MIT)

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
E𝄫123partial 3
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — E𝄫 sounds partial 3
partial 1 — G2 (+0¢)1partial 2 — G3 (+0¢)2partial 3 — D4 (+2¢)3partial 4 — G4 (+0¢)4partial 5 — B4 (-14¢)5partial 6 — D5 (+2¢)6partial 7 — F5 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — G5 (+0¢)8
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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 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.