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C𝄫 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 C𝄫 Lydian Augmented
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 title C𝄫 Lydian Augmented
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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
C𝄫123partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — C𝄫 sounds partial 2
partial 1 — A♯2 (+0¢)1partial 2 — A♯3 (+0¢)2partial 3 — F4 (+2¢)3partial 4 — A♯4 (+0¢)4partial 5 — D5 (-14¢)5partial 6 — F5 (+2¢)6partial 7 — G♯5 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — A♯5 (+0¢)8partial 9 — C6 (+4¢)9partial 10 — D6 (-14¢)10
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Questions
What notes are in the C𝄫 Lydian Augmented scale?

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

What chords work over C𝄫 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 C𝄫 Lydian Augmented on Trumpet in Bb?

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.