A Lydian Augmented Cavaquinho Scale
Cavaquinho scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
A Lydian Augmented in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The A Lydian Augmented scale is a majestic and highly dissonant scale used over major-augmented chords. On Cavaquinho, it contains the notes A, B, C#, D#, F, F#, G#. 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: A, B, C#, D#, F, F#, G#
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
Tuning: Standard (D-B-G-D)