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