C# Lydian Augmented Guitar Scale

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C# lydian augmented scale — 6-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C# lydian augmented scale on 6-string guitar with 22 frets. Notes: F, G, A, A#, C, C#, D#.FGAA#CC#D#FGAA#CC#CC#D#FGAA#CC#D#FGAGAA#CC#D#FGAA#CC#D#FD#FGAA#CC#D#FGAA#CAA#CC#D#FGAA#CC#D#FGFGAA#CC#D#FGAA#CC#1357911121315171921

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C# Lydian Augmented Scale — Notes and Intervals

The C# Lydian Augmented scale is a majestic and highly dissonant scale used over major-augmented chords. On Guitar, it contains the notes C#, D#, F, G, A, A#, C. Its sharp fourth and fifth degrees create a powerful, otherworldly sound that is often used in epic cinematic scores and advanced jazz fusion. Commonly used in Film Scores, Jazz, Fusion, Progressive. Notable players include John Williams, Wayne Shorter, Joe Satriani. Use over Maj7#5, Maj7#11 chords. Perfect for epic, cinematic moments that need to feel larger than life.

Notes: C#, D#, F, G, A, A#, C

Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4A, 5A, 6M, 7M

Degrees: 1 2 3 #4 #5 6 7

Formula: W-W-W-W-H-W-H

Number of notes: 7

Musical Character

MajesticOtherworldlyPowerfulExpansive

The #4 and #5 together create a sound of immense power and alien grandeur — like Lydian but pushed even further into the unknown.

Genres & Notable Artists

Genres: Film Scores, Jazz, Fusion, Progressive

Notable players: John Williams, Wayne Shorter, Joe Satriani

How to Use the C# Lydian Augmented Scale

Use over Maj7#5, Maj7#11 chords. Perfect for epic, cinematic moments that need to feel larger than life.

Origin & Background

The third mode of the melodic minor scale. Used in film scoring for moments of cosmic grandeur.

How to Play C# Lydian Augmented on Guitar

Place your index finger at fret 9 on the 6th (low E) to find your C# root note. Use a three-notes-per-string fingering to cover the full scale in one position, or learn the CAGED shapes to navigate the entire fretboard. An alternative starting point is 4th fret on the A string.

The C# Lydian Augmented scale contains 3 sharps (C#, D#, A#). Its relative minor is A# minor, which shares the same notes.

Practice Routine

Practice the C# Lydian Augmented scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 100 BPM. This dual approach trains both technical accuracy and rhythmic versatility with the 7 notes of the scale.

Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on C# to let the characteristic intervals of the Lydian Augmented scale come through clearly. This scale is especially effective in jazz contexts.

Guitar Tips

On guitar, try playing the C# Lydian Augmented scale using legato technique (hammer-ons and pull-offs) to develop a smooth, connected sound. This is particularly effective for longer scale runs. Aim for a majestic quality in your phrasing to match the natural character of this scale.

Related Scales

Lydian Augmented is the 3rd mode of the Melodic Minor scale. View C# Melodic minor scale

The C# Lydian Augmented scale contains 7 notes (C#, D#, F, G, A, A#, C). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.

CAGED Positions & Patterns for C# Lydian Augmented

The C# Lydian Augmented scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.

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