Lydian Augmented #2 Family of Chords:
I+ chord = Ab augmented (4 note chord = Ab major 7th sharp 5th)
iio chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B diminished 7th)
III chord = C major (4 note chord = C major 7th)
ivo chord = D diminished (4 note chord = D minor 7th flat 5th)
v chord = E minor (4 note chord = E minor 7th)
vi chord = F minor (4 note chord = F minor major 7th)
VII chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
WS+HS, HS, WS, WS, HS, WS, HS,
Notes are: Ab, B, C, D, E, F, G, Ab
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Lydian Augmented #2 progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the Lydian Augmented #2 (C Harmonic Major) scale using quarter then eighth notes.
1. I+ //// //// //// ////
2. I+ //// vi //// VII //// vi ////
3. vi //// iio //// III //// VII //// ivo //// vi //// VII ////
4. I+ //// v //// vi //// III //// VII ////
5. v //// ivo //// III //// ivo //// VII //// vi //// III ////
Now transpose these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to all 15 keys.
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Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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