B Lydian Augmented
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B Lydian Augmented Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Lydian Augmented scale is a majestic and highly dissonant scale used over major-augmented chords. On Ukulele, it contains the notes B, C#, D#, F, G, G#, A#. 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: B, C#, D#, F, G, G#, A#
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 B 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.
Related Scales
Lydian Augmented is the 3rd mode of the Melodic Minor scale. View B Melodic minor scale
The B Lydian Augmented scale contains 7 notes (B, C#, D#, F, G, G#, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.