Lydian Augmented
Introduction
Lydian Augmented is the third mode of the Melodic Minor scale. It builds on the Lydian mode by raising the 5th, creating an ethereal, cinematic, and highly modern sound.
Structure
Formula: 1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7
Interval formula: W – W – W – W – W – H – H
Example:
C Lydian Augmented (from A Melodic Minor):
C – D – E – F♯ – G♯ – A – B
Use Cases
- Contemporary jazz
- Modern film scores
- Dreamy and harmonically rich improvisation
Diatonic Triads
| Degree | Chord Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | Augmented | C+ |
| II | Major | D |
| III | Minor | Em |
| IV | Minor | F♯m |
| v° | Diminished | G♯dim |
| VI | Minor | Am |
| vii° | Diminished | Bdim |
Diatonic 7th Chords
| Degree | Chord Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | Major 7♯5 | Cmaj7♯5 |
| II | Dominant 7 | D7 |
| III | Minor 7 | Em7 |
| IV | Minor 7 | F♯m7 |
| v° | Half-Diminished | G♯m7♭5 |
| VI | Minor 7 | Am7 |
| vii° | Half-Diminished | Bm7♭5 |
Common Progressions
- I - IV - V: C+ - F♯m - G♯dim
- I - iii - VI: C+ - Em - Am
