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C lydian augmented dominant Scale — Guitar Fretboard Visualization

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G♯
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B♭
C
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G♯
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C
D
E
F♯
G♯
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F♯
G♯
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C
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G♯
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C lydian augmented dominant

The Lydian Augmented Dominant scale features a raised fourth and fifth, combined with a flat seventh, creating a bright and tense sound.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

I+

Caug
D

II

Dmaj
E

III

Emaj♭5
F♯

#IV°

F♯dim
G♯

#V

B♭7no5/G#
A

vi

Am
B♭

bVII+

B♭aug

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Lydian Augmented Dominant scale features both a sharp 4th (IV#) and an augmented 5th (V#), creating a bright, tension-filled dominant sound perfect for jazz fusion and modern classical compositions.
  • Focus on the raised 4th and 5th to create tension in dominant chord progressions, especially when resolving to tonic chords.
  • Use the Lydian Augmented Dominant scale over altered dominant chords, where its raised intervals provide unique harmonic color and complexity.
  • Blend this scale with whole-tone or diminished scales to explore advanced harmonic movement and tension in jazz improvisations.
  • Practice using this scale in fusion or progressive rock solos, where its dominant character and augmented intervals can add a modern, edgy feel.

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