A♯ Lydian Augmented scale
The A♯ Lydian Augmented scale is a 7-note lydian augmented scale built on the root A♯. Its notes are A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E𝄪, F𝄪 and G𝄪. Third mode of melodic minor — Lydian with a raised fifth, dreamy and otherworldly. This page covers the formula, fingerings, diatonic chords and common progressions that make A♯ Lydian Augmented a great tool for improvising and composing.
Lydian Augmented is a jazz favourite over augmented major-7 chords. The raised fifth gives an unsettled, dreamy quality — film composers use it for magical or surreal moments. Built on the root A♯, the scale takes on the specific colour and pitch range of that key - making it especially useful in genres and registers where A♯ is a comfortable tonal centre.
- Notes
- A♯ · B♯ · C𝄪 · D𝄪 · E𝄪 · F𝄪 · G𝄪
- Formula
- 1P · 2M · 3M · 4A · 5A · 6M · 7M
- Step pattern
- W W W W H W H
- Tonic
- A♯
A♯ Lydian Augmented on the piano
A♯ Lydian Augmented on the guitar
A♯ Lydian Augmented on the staff
Hear the A♯ Lydian Augmented scale
Improvisation drone
Loop the root note as a pad to practice improvising over this scale.
Notes of the A♯ Lydian Augmented scale
| Degree | Interval | Semitones | Note | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1P | 0 | A♯(A#) | |
| 2 | 2M | 2 | B♯(B#) | |
| 3 | 3M | 4 | C𝄪(C##) | |
| 4 | 4A | 6 | D𝄪(D##) | |
| 5 | 5A | 8 | E𝄪(E##) | |
| 6 | 6M | 9 | F𝄪(F##) | |
| 7 | 7M | 11 | G𝄪(G##) |
Diatonic chords of A♯ Lydian Augmented
These are the chords that naturally form on each degree of the scale. Click a chord to open its dedicated page.
How to use the A♯ Lydian Augmented scale
The diatonic chords of A♯ Lydian Augmented are: I+ = A♯+, II = B♯, III = C𝄪, iv° = D𝄪°, v° = E𝄪°, vi = F𝄪m, vii = G𝄪m. These seven chords belong naturally to the key and are the safest harmonic vocabulary when writing songs in A♯ Lydian Augmented. Click any chord below to open its full diagram and progressions.
Lydian Augmented is a jazz favourite over augmented major-7 chords. The raised fifth gives an unsettled, dreamy quality — film composers use it for magical or surreal moments.
Practice tips
Target the raised fifth (♯5) over a major-7♯5 chord to lock in the lydian augmented sound. Try arpeggiating the I and III chords — both are augmented triads — to hear how unstable the scale is.
Where you will hear A♯ Lydian Augmented
A♯ Lydian Augmented appears throughout lydian augmented is a jazz favourite over augmented major-7 chords. the raised fifth gives an unsettled, dreamy quality — film composers use it for magical or surreal moments. Listening to music in this scale and transcribing short phrases is the fastest way to absorb its sound.
Formula & step pattern
The A♯ Lydian Augmented scale follows the third mode of melodic minor — major with a raised fourth and fifth (1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7). Step pattern: W - W - W - W - H - W - H. Intervals from the root: 1P · 2M · 3M · 4A · 5A · 6M · 7M. Memorising the formula lets you transpose the scale to any other root note quickly.
Questions people ask
- What notes are in the A♯ Lydian Augmented scale?
- The A♯ Lydian Augmented scale contains A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E𝄪, F𝄪 and G𝄪.
- What is the formula for the A♯ Lydian Augmented scale?
- A♯ Lydian Augmented follows the third mode of melodic minor — major with a raised fourth and fifth (1, 2, 3, ♯4, ♯5, 6, 7).
- Is A♯ Lydian Augmented a major or minor scale?
- A♯ Lydian Augmented is a lydian augmented scale. Third mode of melodic minor — Lydian with a raised fifth, dreamy and otherworldly.
- What chords belong to the A♯ Lydian Augmented scale?
- The diatonic chords of A♯ Lydian Augmented are A♯+, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪°, E𝄪°, F𝄪m, G𝄪m.
- Which genres use A♯ Lydian Augmented?
- Lydian Augmented is a jazz favourite over augmented major-7 chords. The raised fifth gives an unsettled, dreamy quality — film composers use it for magical or surreal moments.
- How do I practise the A♯ Lydian Augmented scale?
- Target the raised fifth (♯5) over a major-7♯5 chord to lock in the lydian augmented sound. Try arpeggiating the I and III chords — both are augmented triads — to hear how unstable the scale is.