C# Lydian Augmented Mandolin Scale

Mandolin scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

C# lydian augmented scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C# lydian augmented scale on 4-string guitar with 20 frets. Notes: F, G, A, A#, C, C#, D#.FGAA#CC#D#FGAA#CAA#CC#D#FGAA#CC#D#FD#FGAA#CC#D#FGAA#GAA#CC#D#FGAA#CC#D#13579111213151719

C# Lydian Augmented in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The C# Lydian Augmented scale is a majestic and highly dissonant scale used over major-augmented chords. On Mandolin, 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

Tuning: Standard (E-A-D-G)

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