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F lydian augmented scale on ukulele
F lydian augmented runs F, G, A, B, C♯, D, E. Box 1 roots are on string 3, fret 5 and string 2, fret 1.
How it is built
Formula 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7
How do you play the F lydian augmented scale on ukulele?
F 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 E string at fret 1.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2, 4 | A, B |
| 3 (C) | 1, 2, 4 | C♯, D, E |
| 2 (E) | 1, 3 | F, G |
| 1 (A) | 2, 4 | B, C♯ |
Box 2 · frets 5–8
F lydian augmented in box 2 runs from fret 5 to fret 8, 9 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 C string at fret 5 and the A string at fret 8.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6, 7 | C♯, D |
| 3 (C) | 5, 7 | F, G |
| 2 (E) | 5, 7 | A, B |
| 1 (A) | 5, 7, 8 | D, E, F |
Box 3 · frets 7–10
F lydian augmented in box 3 runs from fret 7 to fret 10, 11 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 10 and the A string at fret 8.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7, 9, 10 | D, E, F |
| 3 (C) | 7, 9 | G, A |
| 2 (E) | 7, 9, 10 | B, C♯, D |
| 1 (A) | 7, 8, 10 | E, F, G |
Box 4 · frets 9–12
F lydian augmented in box 4 runs from fret 9 to fret 12, 10 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 G string at fret 10.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 9, 10, 12 | E, F, G |
| 3 (C) | 9, 11 | A, B |
| 2 (E) | 9, 10, 12 | C♯, D, E |
| 1 (A) | 10, 12 | G, A |
Why it sounds like that
Take F ionian augmented and raise the fourth from B♭ to B. The pattern is whole, whole, whole, whole, half, whole, half. Compare with F ionian augmented to hear the change.
When to use it
Fit it over F augmented or F augmented major 7th chords. The scale suits funk and modal jazz. Try F augmented or F augmented major 7th.
Which position to practise
Practise Box 1 first. The root on string 3, fret 5 is mid-neck, and string 2, fret 1 gives a low alternative.
Common questions
Which notes make this scale lydian augmented?
The raised fourth (B) and raised fifth (C♯) define the sound. The rest are major scale degrees. This combination creates a whole-tone run from F to C♯.
Can I play this over a plain F major chord?
No, the B and C♯ clash with the chord's B♭ and C. Use it only over augmented or augmented-major seventh chords. The scale is designed for those harmonic colours.
Why does Box 1 have two roots?
The reentrant G string places the low root on string 3, fret 5. The high root on string 2, fret 1 gives an octave reference. Both are valid starting points.
Is this scale symmetric?
No, the step pattern is not symmetric. The whole-tone run from F to C♯ is followed by a half step to D. Only diminished seventh chords repeat every three frets.