F Lydian Augmented Piano Scale
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F Lydian Augmented Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F Lydian Augmented scale is a majestic and highly dissonant scale used over major-augmented chords. On Piano, it contains the notes F, G, A, B, C#, D, E. 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: F, G, A, B, C#, D, E
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
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 F 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 F Lydian Augmented on Piano
On piano, the F Lydian Augmented scale uses 1 black key. Start with your thumb on F and use the black keys as landmarks for consistent finger placement. Standard major or minor fingering patterns apply.
The F Lydian Augmented scale contains 1 sharp (C#). Its relative minor is D minor, which shares the same notes.
Practice Routine
Begin by playing the F Lydian Augmented scale ascending and descending at 100 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (F-A, G-B) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on F to let the characteristic intervals of the Lydian Augmented scale come through clearly. This scale is especially effective in fusion contexts.
Piano Tips
At the piano, try voicing the F Lydian Augmented scale in the left hand as blocked intervals (thirds or sixths) while the right hand plays the melody. This develops your harmonic ear and comping skills simultaneously. 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 F Melodic minor scale
The F Lydian Augmented scale contains 7 notes (F, G, A, B, C#, D, E). Use the interactive piano diagram above to explore this scale on Piano.