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G lydian augmented scale on ukulele
G lydian augmented contains G, A, B, C♯, D♯, E, F♯. Box 1 has a single root on string 2, fret 3.
How it is built
Formula 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7
How do you play the G lydian augmented scale on ukulele?
G 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 3.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2, 4 | A, B |
| 3 (C) | 1, 3, 4 | C♯, D♯, E |
| 2 (E) | 2, 3 | F♯, G |
| 1 (A) | 2, 4 | B, C♯ |
Box 2 · frets 3–6
G lydian augmented in box 2 runs from fret 3 to fret 6, 9 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 E string at fret 3.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 4, 6 | B, C♯ |
| 3 (C) | 3, 4, 6 | D♯, E, F♯ |
| 2 (E) | 3, 5 | G, A |
| 1 (A) | 4, 6 | C♯, D♯ |
Box 3 · frets 7–10
G lydian augmented in box 3 runs from fret 7 to fret 10, 9 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 C string at fret 7 and the A string at fret 10.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 8, 9 | D♯, E |
| 3 (C) | 7, 9 | G, A |
| 2 (E) | 7, 9 | B, C♯ |
| 1 (A) | 7, 9, 10 | E, F♯, G |
Box 4 · frets 9–12
G lydian augmented in box 4 runs from fret 9 to fret 12, 11 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 12 and the A string at fret 10.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 9, 11, 12 | E, F♯, G |
| 3 (C) | 9, 11 | A, B |
| 2 (E) | 9, 11, 12 | C♯, D♯, E |
| 1 (A) | 9, 10, 12 | F♯, G, A |
Why it sounds like that
Take G ionian augmented and raise the fourth from C to C♯. The pattern is whole, whole, whole, whole, half, whole, half. Compare with G ionian augmented to hear the change.
When to use it
Fit it over G augmented or G augmented major 7th chords. The scale suits country-jazz and fusion. Try G augmented or G augmented major 7th.
Which position to practise
Practise Box 1 first. The single root on string 2, fret 3 is central, making it a stable anchor for the position.
Common questions
Which notes make this scale lydian augmented?
The raised fourth (C♯) and raised fifth (D♯) define the sound. The rest are major scale degrees. This combination creates a whole-tone run from G to D♯.
Can I play this over a plain G major chord?
No, the C♯ and D♯ clash with the chord's C and D. Use it only over augmented or augmented-major seventh chords. The scale is designed for those harmonic colours.
Why does Box 1 have only one root?
The root appears on string 2, fret 3. Other strings do not carry a G within the 1–5 fret range. This simplifies the pattern.
Is this scale symmetric?
No, the step pattern is not symmetric. The whole-tone run from G to D♯ is followed by a half step to E. Only diminished seventh chords repeat every three frets.