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