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