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D𝄫 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

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title D𝄫 Lydian Augmented Verovio
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D𝄫E𝄫F♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫E𝄫F♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫E𝄫F♭B𝄫C♭D𝄫G♭A♭G♭A♭G♭A♭
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Questions
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 Viola?

On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.

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.