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A♭ lydian augmented scale on ukulele
A♭ lydian augmented is A♭, B♭, C, D, E, F, G. Box 1 starts on string 4, fret 1.
How it is built
Formula 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7
How do you play the A♭ lydian augmented scale on ukulele?
A♭ lydian augmented in box 1 runs from fret 0 to fret 3, 10 notes across 4 strings, from C on the C string at fret 0 up to C on the A string at fret 3. The root falls on the G string at fret 1.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 0, 1, 3 | G, A♭, B♭ |
| 3 (C) | 0, 2 | C, D |
| 2 (E) | 0, 1, 3 | E, F, G |
| 1 (A) | 1, 3 | B♭, C |
Box 2 · frets 2–5
A♭ lydian augmented in box 2 runs from fret 2 to fret 5, 9 notes across 4 strings, from D on the C string at fret 2 up to D on the A string at fret 5. The root falls on the E string at fret 4.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 3, 5 | B♭, C |
| 3 (C) | 2, 4, 5 | D, E, F |
| 2 (E) | 3, 4 | G, A♭ |
| 1 (A) | 3, 5 | C, D |
Box 3 · frets 4–7
A♭ lydian augmented in box 3 runs from fret 4 to fret 7, 9 notes across 4 strings, from E on the C string at fret 4 up to E on the A string at fret 7. The root falls on the E string at fret 4.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 5, 7 | C, D |
| 3 (C) | 4, 5, 7 | E, F, G |
| 2 (E) | 4, 6 | A♭, B♭ |
| 1 (A) | 5, 7 | D, E |
Box 4 · frets 8–11
A♭ lydian augmented in box 4 runs from fret 8 to fret 11, 9 notes across 4 strings, from A♭ on the C string at fret 8 up to A♭ on the A string at fret 11. The root falls on the C string at fret 8 and the A string at fret 11.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 9, 10 | E, F |
| 3 (C) | 8, 10 | A♭, B♭ |
| 2 (E) | 8, 10 | C, D |
| 1 (A) | 8, 10, 11 | F, G, A♭ |
Box 5 · frets 10–12
A♭ lydian augmented in box 5 runs from fret 10 to fret 12, 8 notes across 4 strings, from B♭ on the C string at fret 10 up to A♭ on the A string at fret 11. The root falls on the A string at fret 11.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 10, 12 | F, G |
| 3 (C) | 10, 12 | B♭, C |
| 2 (E) | 10, 12 | D, E |
| 1 (A) | 10, 11 | G, A♭ |
Why it sounds like that
A♭ lydian augmented raises the fourth and fifth of A♭ major, producing intervals 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7. The tritone lies between A♭ and D, and the leading tone is G to A♭. Compare with A♭ ionian augmented, which has a natural fourth.
When to use it
A♭ lydian augmented fits A♭ augmented and A♭ augmented major 7th. It also works over B♭ major and B♭ 5th chords. The scale suits modern jazz and fusion lines.
Which position to practise
Learn Box 1 first. It places the root on string 4, fret 1 and covers frets 0–3.
Common questions
What notes are in A♭ lydian augmented?
A♭ lydian augmented contains A♭, B♭, C, D, E, F, and G. The formula is 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7. It has a tritone and a leading tone. It is also spelled G♯ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
Which chords fit A♭ lydian augmented?
A♭ lydian augmented fits A♭ augmented and A♭ augmented major 7th chords. It also works over B♭ major and B♭ 5th. Use it for a bright, tense sound.
What is the difference between A♭ lydian augmented and A♭ ionian augmented?
A♭ lydian augmented has a raised fourth, D, while A♭ ionian augmented has a natural fourth, D♭. Both scales share the augmented fifth, E. The raised fourth creates the lydian augmented sound.