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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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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title E♯ Lydian Augmented
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title E♯ Lydian Augmented
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Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
E♯1234567partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — E♯ sounds partial 2
partial 1 — F1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — F2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — C3 (+2¢)3partial 4 — F3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — A3 (-14¢)5partial 6 — C4 (+2¢)6partial 7 — D♯4 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — F4 (+0¢)8partial 9 — G4 (+4¢)9partial 10 — A4 (-14¢)10partial 11 — B4 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — C5 (+2¢)12
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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 Trombone?

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.