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E lydian augmented scale on ukulele
E lydian augmented is E, F♯, G♯, A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯. Box 1 starts on string 3, fret 4.
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, 9 notes across 4 strings, from B♯ on the C string at fret 0 up to B♯ on the A string at fret 3. The root falls on the E string at fret 0.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 1, 3 | G♯, A♯ |
| 3 (C) | 0, 1, 3 | B♯, C♯, D♯ |
| 2 (E) | 0, 2 | E, F♯ |
| 1 (A) | 1, 3 | A♯, B♯ |
Box 2 · frets 4–7
E lydian augmented in box 2 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 C string at fret 4 and the A string at fret 7.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 5, 6 | B♯, C♯ |
| 3 (C) | 4, 6 | E, F♯ |
| 2 (E) | 4, 6 | G♯, A♯ |
| 1 (A) | 4, 6, 7 | C♯, D♯, E |
Box 3 · frets 6–9
E lydian augmented in box 3 runs from fret 6 to fret 9, 11 notes across 4 strings, from F♯ on the C string at fret 6 up to F♯ on the A string at fret 9. The root falls on the G string at fret 9 and the A string at fret 7.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6, 8, 9 | C♯, D♯, E |
| 3 (C) | 6, 8 | F♯, G♯ |
| 2 (E) | 6, 8, 9 | A♯, B♯, C♯ |
| 1 (A) | 6, 7, 9 | D♯, E, F♯ |
Box 4 · frets 8–11
E lydian augmented in box 4 runs from fret 8 to fret 11, 10 notes across 4 strings, from G♯ on the C string at fret 8 up to G♯ on the A string at fret 11. The root falls on the G string at fret 9.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 8, 9, 11 | D♯, E, F♯ |
| 3 (C) | 8, 10 | G♯, A♯ |
| 2 (E) | 8, 9, 11 | B♯, C♯, D♯ |
| 1 (A) | 9, 11 | F♯, G♯ |
Why it sounds like that
E lydian augmented raises the fourth and fifth of E major, producing intervals 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7. The tritone lies between E and A♯, and the leading tone is D♯ to E. Compare with E ionian augmented, which has a natural fourth.
When to use it
E lydian augmented fits E augmented and E augmented major 7th. It also works over F♯ major and F♯ 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 4 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.
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.