E lydian augmented scale

The E lydian augmented scale consists of the E (Perfect unison), F# (Major second), G# (Major third), A# (Diminished fifth), C (Minor sixth), C# (Major sixth) and D# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the E lydian augmented scale

How to play the E lydian augmented scale

  1. Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play F# (Major second) — 2 semitones above E
  3. Play G# (Major third) — 4 semitones above E
  4. Play A# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above E
  5. Play C (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above E
  6. Play C# (Major sixth) — 9 semitones above E
  7. Play D# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above E
  8. Play all 7 notes in ascending order to perform the E lydian augmented scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale