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F lydian augmented scale on guitar
F lydian augmented uses F, G, A, B, C♯, D, E. Box 1 places the root on string 6, fret 1, covering frets 1–4.
How it is built
Formula 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7
How do you play the F lydian augmented scale on guitar?
F lydian augmented in box 1 runs from fret 1 to fret 4, 12 notes across 6 strings, from F on the low E string at fret 1 up to G on the high e string at fret 3. The root falls on the low E string at fret 1, the D string at fret 3 and the high e string at fret 1.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 1, 3 | F, G |
| 5 (A) | 2, 4 | B, C♯ |
| 4 (D) | 2, 3 | E, F |
| 3 (G) | 2, 4 | A, B |
| 2 (B) | 2, 3 | C♯, D |
| 1 (e) | 1, 3 | F, G |
Box 2 · frets 3–6
F lydian augmented in box 2 runs from fret 3 to fret 6, 13 notes across 6 strings, from G on the low E string at fret 3 up to A on the high e string at fret 5. The root falls on the D string at fret 3 and the B string at fret 6.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 3, 5 | G, A |
| 5 (A) | 4, 5 | C♯, D |
| 4 (D) | 3, 5 | F, G |
| 3 (G) | 4, 6 | B, C♯ |
| 2 (B) | 3, 5, 6 | D, E, F |
| 1 (e) | 3, 5 | G, A |
Box 3 · frets 5–8
F lydian augmented in box 3 runs from fret 5 to fret 8, 14 notes across 6 strings, from A on the low E string at fret 5 up to B on the high e string at fret 7. The root falls on the A string at fret 8 and the B string at fret 6.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 5, 7 | A, B |
| 5 (A) | 5, 7, 8 | D, E, F |
| 4 (D) | 5, 7 | G, A |
| 3 (G) | 6, 7 | C♯, D |
| 2 (B) | 5, 6, 8 | E, F, G |
| 1 (e) | 5, 7 | A, B |
Box 4 · frets 7–10
F lydian augmented in box 4 runs from fret 7 to fret 10, 16 notes across 6 strings, from B on the low E string at fret 7 up to D on the high e string at fret 10. The root falls on the A string at fret 8 and the G string at fret 10.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 7, 9, 10 | B, C♯, D |
| 5 (A) | 7, 8, 10 | E, F, G |
| 4 (D) | 7, 9 | A, B |
| 3 (G) | 7, 9, 10 | D, E, F |
| 2 (B) | 8, 10 | G, A |
| 1 (e) | 7, 9, 10 | B, C♯, D |
Box 5 · frets 9–12
F lydian augmented in box 5 runs from fret 9 to fret 12, 16 notes across 6 strings, from C♯ on the low E string at fret 9 up to E on the high e string at fret 12. The root falls on the G string at fret 10.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 9, 10, 12 | C♯, D, E |
| 5 (A) | 10, 12 | G, A |
| 4 (D) | 9, 11, 12 | B, C♯, D |
| 3 (G) | 9, 10, 12 | E, F, G |
| 2 (B) | 10, 12 | A, B |
| 1 (e) | 9, 10, 12 | C♯, D, E |
Why it sounds like that
F lydian augmented is the fourth mode of C♯ melodic minor, built 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7. The ♯4 and ♯5 create two leading tones above the root. Compare F ionian augmented, which has a perfect fourth. The scale opens with three whole steps.
When to use it
Use over F augmented or F augmented major 7th chords. The ♯5 matches the chord's raised fifth, and the ♯4 adds a lydian color. Try it in fusion over F augmented or F augmented major 7th.
Which position to practise
Learn Box 1 first: the root sits on string 6, fret 1, and the pattern covers frets 1–4. It sets up Box 2 by shifting the root to string 4, fret 3.
Common questions
What chords fit F lydian augmented?
F augmented and F augmented major 7th are the primary choices. The ♯5 matches the chord's raised fifth, and the major seventh is included. The ♯4 works as a color tone.
Is F lydian augmented the same as F major?
No, F major has B♭ and C natural. F lydian augmented raises the fourth to B and the fifth to C♯. That creates a brighter, more tense sound.
Which position should I learn first?
Box 1 is the best starting point. It keeps the root on string 6, fret 1, and covers frets 1–5. From there you can slide to Box 2.